Backend Software Engineer at Trabus Technologies (TRABUS)

Compensation

$120,000 – $150,000/yr

Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: Dec 5, 2025

Description

TRABUS is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to support critical efforts for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the COLUMBIA Submarine Program Office (PMS 397). The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining complex data-driven APIs, optimizing code, building data ingestors, designing SQL database schemas, and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to build high-performing, scalable, and compliant systems for data-intensive and AI/ML-enabled applications.

Required Skills

Python
API Development
Database Technologies
DevOps
CI/CD
Cloud Platforms
Linux/Unix
Git

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science or other STEM related discipline.
Required Previous Experiences: 2+ years’ experience in programming in a high-level programming language such as Python.
2+ years’ experience in developing scalable APIs and backend services that process large datasets
2+ years’ experience in API technologies such as GraphQL or REST and development using tools such as Postman, Swagger and Apollo.
2+ years’ experience in Database technologies suchs as PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL data stores such as Redis, MongoDB or Cassandra.
At least 1 year experience in containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in MS Office Applications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail, procedural compliance, and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Experience with cloud app deployment using tools such as terraform, ansible, and docker
Experience working in Agile-like environments