Addison Group
Fully Onsite in Washington DC - Backend Software Engineer
Addison Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Position:
Backend Software Engineer Location:
Washington DC, 5 days onsite Contract To Hire Target Pay Range:
$65/hr – $95/hr W2 (eligible for benefits after 60 days) Target Salary:
$130K – $200K (depending on experience) Work Auth:
(Must be eligible to work on a W2 without requiring sponsorship now or in the future) Benefits:
This job may be eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We’re building a next-generation data analytics platform on Google Cloud Platform to power in-app workflows and analytics for our users.
Top Skills
Python (core backend development)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP – Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Functions)
Data pipeline development (Airflow or equivalent)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Containerization (Docker)
GitHub / CI-CD
What You’ll Do
Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python
Build and optimize data pipelines using Apache Airflow
Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define clear service contracts
Develop infrastructure-as-code for GCP resources (Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Storage)
Ensure reliability: write tests, set up monitoring/alerting, troubleshoot production issues
Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve our best practices
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of professional Python development experience
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow (authoring DAGs, operators, scheduling)
Strong working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, IAM)
Experience containerizing applications (Docker) and deploying with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, etc.)
Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases; bonus for NoSQL (Firestore/Datastore)
Familiarity with RESTful API design
Commitment to code quality: automated tests, linting, type checking
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with Terraform or other IaC tools
Knowledge of Kubernetes and serverless architectures
Background in event-driven or streaming data systems (Dataflow, Kafka)
Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments
Experience performing statistical analysis and data modeling (e.g., using NumPy, pandas, SciPy)
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and workflows (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Benefits Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request
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Position:
Backend Software Engineer Location:
Washington DC, 5 days onsite Contract To Hire Target Pay Range:
$65/hr – $95/hr W2 (eligible for benefits after 60 days) Target Salary:
$130K – $200K (depending on experience) Work Auth:
(Must be eligible to work on a W2 without requiring sponsorship now or in the future) Benefits:
This job may be eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We’re building a next-generation data analytics platform on Google Cloud Platform to power in-app workflows and analytics for our users.
Top Skills
Python (core backend development)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP – Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Functions)
Data pipeline development (Airflow or equivalent)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Containerization (Docker)
GitHub / CI-CD
What You’ll Do
Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python
Build and optimize data pipelines using Apache Airflow
Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define clear service contracts
Develop infrastructure-as-code for GCP resources (Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Storage)
Ensure reliability: write tests, set up monitoring/alerting, troubleshoot production issues
Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and help evolve our best practices
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of professional Python development experience
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow (authoring DAGs, operators, scheduling)
Strong working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, IAM)
Experience containerizing applications (Docker) and deploying with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, etc.)
Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases; bonus for NoSQL (Firestore/Datastore)
Familiarity with RESTful API design
Commitment to code quality: automated tests, linting, type checking
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with Terraform or other IaC tools
Knowledge of Kubernetes and serverless architectures
Background in event-driven or streaming data systems (Dataflow, Kafka)
Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments
Experience performing statistical analysis and data modeling (e.g., using NumPy, pandas, SciPy)
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and workflows (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Benefits Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request
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