Code Metal
Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems
Code Metal, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Help redefine how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll fuse physics-driven simulation, interactive computing, and verified AI code-generation to create next-generation wargaming platforms. If building ultra-low-latency APIs, taming high-volume geospatial data, and leading with clean, production-ready Python gets you fired up, let’s talk.
What you’ll do
Own the service layer —design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters. Wrangle data at speed & scale —shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load. Glue the stack together —expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel. Ship continuously —automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence. Lead by doing —drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation.
Why Code Metal?
Mission with impact:
your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions. Velocity:
tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag. Ownership:
no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters. Requirements
Must-have credentials
4+ years building production backends in
modern Python , with deep
FastAPI
(or equivalent async framework) experience. Proven expertise in
ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar
high-throughput messaging systems. Hands-on with
Postgres/PostGIS
and
Redis
in performance-critical workloads. Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud). Active
Secret clearance
or eligibility to obtain one. Bonus points
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules. Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance. Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry. TS/SCI
clearance. Benefits Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. 401k with 5% matching. Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays). Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
Job Description
Help redefine how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll fuse physics-driven simulation, interactive computing, and verified AI code-generation to create next-generation wargaming platforms. If building ultra-low-latency APIs, taming high-volume geospatial data, and leading with clean, production-ready Python gets you fired up, let’s talk.
What you’ll do
Own the service layer —design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters. Wrangle data at speed & scale —shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load. Glue the stack together —expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel. Ship continuously —automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence. Lead by doing —drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation.
Why Code Metal?
Mission with impact:
your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions. Velocity:
tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag. Ownership:
no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters. Requirements
Must-have credentials
4+ years building production backends in
modern Python , with deep
FastAPI
(or equivalent async framework) experience. Proven expertise in
ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar
high-throughput messaging systems. Hands-on with
Postgres/PostGIS
and
Redis
in performance-critical workloads. Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud). Active
Secret clearance
or eligibility to obtain one. Bonus points
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules. Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance. Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry. TS/SCI
clearance. Benefits Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. 401k with 5% matching. Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays). Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.