Software Developer III (Backend)

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

6h

About The Position

Owning backend systems and APIs end-to-end You will design, develop, test, and deploy backend services with minimal oversight. This includes API design, database modeling, business logic, and performance considerations. Code quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability are critical. Designing and building robust APIs Delivering quickly without sacrificing quality You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks, and are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. Adaptability and learning mindset The work is fast-paced and evolving. You must be able to learn new domains quickly and adjust as priorities

Requirements

• 3-5+ Years experience in a similar role/function.
• Proven experience designing and delivering production APIs, with hands-on involvement in performance analysis, optimization, and reliability improvements.
• Python - advanced proficiency with a strong understanding of backend application design
• Django - building and maintaining production-grade applications
• FastAPI and/or Django-Ninja - designing and implementing REST APIs
• PostgreSQL - schema design, migrations, query optimization
• RESTful API design - clear contracts, versioning, validation, and error handling
• Git (GitLab) and CI/CD workflows
• Containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
• Test-driven development or strong automated testing practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting internal tools and workflow-driven applications
• Familiarity with MVP-driven development and iterative delivery
• Exposure to frontend-backend collaboration, even if not a frontend specialist
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience operating services in AWS environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services
• API design
• Database modeling
• Business logic
• Performance considerations
• Designing and building robust APIs
• Delivering quickly without sacrificing quality
• Explain backend constraints, tradeoffs, and solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees