Senior Backend Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Senior Backend Engineer to work with one of our clients and support the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design, build, test, and optimize RESTful APIs and backend components while contributing to data processing workflows using Databricks and SQL/Python. You will gain hands-on experience in microservices architecture, cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices while helping troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance. This is a fully remote contract position that is estimated to begin in June 2026 and end in August 2026. The candidate must be located in the United States and be able to work as an independent contractor. No C2C.
Requirements
- 4+ years of backend development experience
- Hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, RESTful microservices) and Python for backend and data-processing use cases
- Experience working with Databricks notebooks for data analysis or processing
- Strong PostgreSQL / SQL skills
- Familiarity with Angular or other modern UI frameworks
- Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Located in the United States
- Able to work as an independent contractor
Nice To Haves
- Messaging
- HTTP Webhook
- Caching
- Redis
- API Gateway
- Apigee
- Container Platform
- Kubernetes
- Performance Testing
- K6
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java (Spring WebFlux) and Python
- Contribute to microservices architecture, testing, debugging, and performance optimization
- Troubleshoot backend and API issues in development and production environments
- Build and support data processing workflows using Databricks notebooks (SQL / Python)
- Write, optimize, and maintain complex PostgreSQL queries and data models
- Diagnose and resolve data-related issues to ensure accuracy and performance
- Work within Azure or AWS cloud environments and follow CI/CD best practices
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with senior engineers on design and delivery
- Communicate effectively to support cross-functional problem solving and production support
- Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs
- Build and support data processing logic using Databricks notebooks (SQL / Python)
- Write and optimize SQL queries and data models (PostgreSQL)
- Work with senior engineers on design, development, testing, and bug fixes
- Troubleshoot backend, API, and data-related issues
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide production support as needed
- Implement secure coding best practices and participate in ongoing security training and awareness
Benefits
- Top Workplaces award winner
- Equal opportunity employer
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Career Level
Senior
