Backend Web Developer

NuAxis Innovations•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind. We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Backend Web Developer for a Full-Time position. We are seeking two experienced Backend Web Developers to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications and services. The ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, Java, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS cloud services, and containerized microservices architectures. These roles will support the development of secure, high-performance backend systems and APIs that enable enterprise web applications and data integrations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience developing backend applications using Python and Java.
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design, development, and optimization.
Experience implementing and supporting Elasticsearch solutions.
Experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development.
Experience with container technologies and microservices architectures.
Proficiency with GitLab and source control management.
Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit and/or Pytest.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Knowledge of application security best practices.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale web applications

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy server-side applications and microservices using Python and Java.
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integration services.
Develop and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL.
Implement and support search capabilities using Elasticsearch.
Deploy and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and related container technologies.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards and best practices.
Write and maintain automated unit tests using Pytest and JUnit.
Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues.
Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, deployment procedures, and operational guides.
Support CI/CD processes utilizing GitLab pipelines and version control practices.