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Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments.\nBDR is seeking a Sr. Back-End Developer to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual’s home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust.\n(Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are highly encouraged to apply)\nRole Overview\nThe Sr. Back-End Developer will focus on building secure, scalable, and high-performing server-side applications and APIs. 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