Senior Backend Developer- Dallas, TX

Photon•United States,

3d•$40,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Backend Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, database management, and cloud integration that power our applications. You will work on high-availability systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and seamless integration between different platforms. This role requires a versatile engineer comfortable switching between Python for rapid development and data processing, and Java for robust, enterprise-grade services, all hosted within an AWS ecosystem.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Backend development with a focus on multiththreading, concurrency, and object-oriented design.
Hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in both Python and Java environments.
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working in an Agile environment.

Nice To Haves

Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI)
Java (Spring Boot/Jakarta EE)
AWS Services: Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS
Database Systems: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
Development Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Pytest, JUnit
Networking/Security: VPC, API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, IAM

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, efficient code using Java and Python to support core business functionality.
Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring security, reliability, and cost-optimization.
Create and maintain scalable RESTful or GraphQL APIs to interface with front-end applications and external services.
Architect and optimize data storage solutions, including relational databases and NoSQL stores.
Identify bottlenecks and implement caching strategies or asynchronous processing to improve system response times.
Implement data protection and security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
Create clear documentation for system architecture, API endpoints, and deployment procedures.