--- title: 'Software Developer - Backend at LT Consulting' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-developer-backend-lt-consulting-chantilly-d65r4c0ms085' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Software Developer - Backend at LT Consulting - **Company:** LT Consulting - **Location:** Chantilly, VA - **Posted:** 2026-08-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ltconsulting/jobs/4301621009 ## Job description LT Consulting, LLC is a technology consulting firm specializing in delivering IT solutions that support the mission needs of the Intelligence Community. We partner with government agencies to provide high-impact software development, system integration, and program management services built on a foundation of trust and technical excellence. With more than 20 years of technical experience and headquartered in Northern VA, LTC's vision is clear and enduring: connect mission-focused professionals to deliver meaningful outcomes for our government clients while building a rewarding and supportive home for our employees. LT Consulting is seeking a Backend Web Developer with an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance to design and build secure, high-performance APIs and backend services supporting mission-focused applications. As a Backend Developer, you'll work across the full scope of backend services, developing scalable microservices, managing data persistence layers, and automating integration processes using cloud-native architectures. Requirements: - Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field - Demonstrated professional experience developing backend systems and APIs - Proficiency with Java and Spring Boot, Node and Express, Python with Flask or Django, or similar backend stacks - Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) - Familiarity with authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect - Experience with build automation tools and dependency management (Gradle, Maven, NPM, or Pip) - Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows (branching, merging, pull requests) - Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence Preferred Requirements: - Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field - Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, SQS, Lambda, etc.) - Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) - Experience implementing observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack - Experience optimizing backend performance and implementing caching (Redis, Memcached) ## About LT Consulting ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LT Consulting is a small, minority-owned IT consulting firm that provides software engineering, systems engineering, and database engineering services to the U.S. Intelligence Community. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Lorenza Thompson (President) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, with a focus on national security and intelligence missions. - **Target customers**: U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) agencies and federal government clients (B2G). - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To provide exceptional IT solutions through collaboration, innovation, and transparency so that our Intelligence Community customers can meet their mission and business goals." [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) ## Products & Services LT Consulting delivers professional services rather than packaged products. Their core service areas include: - **Software Engineering**: Full-stack development (Java, J2EE, HTML, Oracle PL/SQL, Unix shell script), custom application development, and API development. [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) - **Systems Engineering**: System integration, application/system testing (automation), process management, and program management. [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) - **Database Engineering**: Oracle database administration, SQL Server, and data architecture support. [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) - **DevSecOps & Cloud**: Building and automating secure cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo). [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ltconsulting) - **ServiceNow Development**: Custom application development and integration on the ServiceNow platform. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ltconsulting) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total funding – Not applicable (bootstrapped). Annual Revenue – Not disclosed. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include CACI (a major defense contractor). [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) - **Growth Signals**: - Employee headcount grew ~23% year-over-year (from ~9 to 11 employees as of 2026). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorenza-thompson-consulting-llc) - 15 active job postings on Greenhouse (as of mid-2026), indicating ongoing hiring demand. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ltconsulting) - Multiple open roles across software engineering, DevSecOps, ServiceNow, and database administration. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep IC Expertise**: Over 20 years of experience serving the Intelligence Community, with a leadership team that holds advanced degrees and certifications (Oracle, PMP, ITIL, CSM, CISSP). [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/team) - **Small-Firm Agility**: As a small business, LT Consulting can offer more personalized career growth and direct access to leadership compared to large defense contractors. - **Proven Track Record**: High customer satisfaction ratings and a history of repeat contracts with IC clients. [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) - **Clearance Support**: All roles require active TS/SCI with polygraph – the company is well-positioned to hire and sponsor cleared talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively recruiting engineers and developers to support expanding contract vehicles. - **Technical Modernization**: Emphasis on DevSecOps, cloud automation (IaC), and ServiceNow to modernize IC customer workflows. - **Partnership Growth**: Leveraging relationships with primes like CACI to win larger task orders. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company describes itself as "extraordinary people delivering exceptional technical services" and emphasizes a family-like, collaborative environment where "everyone’s opinions matter." [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/careers) - **Work-Life Balance**: Employee reviews rate work-life balance at 4.6/5.0 (based on 3 reviews on LinkedIn). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorenza-thompson-consulting-llc) - **Location**: Roles are primarily on-site in Reston, VA or Chantilly, VA (client sites). Remote/hybrid options are not explicitly advertised; given the nature of IC work, on-site presence is likely required. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation (rated 4.1/5.0), strong culture (4.2), and career growth opportunities in a small company where you can work directly with senior leadership. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorenza-thompson-consulting-llc) - **Clearance Requirement**: Most positions require an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph – ideal for cleared professionals seeking a more intimate team environment. ## Sources 1. [ltconsultingllc.net](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/) 2. [ltconsultingllc.net/careers](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/careers) 3. [greenhouse.io (LT Consulting jobs)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ltconsulting) 4. [linkedin.com/company/lorenza-thompson-consulting-llc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorenza-thompson-consulting-llc) 5. [ltconsultingllc.net/team](https://www.ltconsultingllc.net/team) ## Other roles at LT Consulting - [Full Stack Developer](https://feeny.ai/job/full-stack-developer-lt-consulting-chantilly-qr9hxeztv584) — Chantilly, VA - [Linux Administrator](https://feeny.ai/job/linux-administrator-lt-consulting-chantilly-n9k34kk3yp73) — Chantilly, VA - [Information Security Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/information-security-engineer-lt-consulting-reston-9ftgsyj7th6x) — Reston, VA - [DevSecOps Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/devsecops-engineer-lt-consulting-reston-ckz78ckypanh) — Reston, VA - [ServiceNOW (SNOW) Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/servicenow-snow-engineer-lt-consulting-reston-2ky9wpf7g8kv) — Reston, VA