Backend Developer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience developing enterprise applications using SQL Server, MySQL, Python, Django, GraphQL, REST APIs, and Linux command-line environments.
• Expert knowledge of modern web development standards with demonstrated practical experience.
• Experience applying AI techniques to extract structured information from diverse scientific publications.
• Experience modernizing and performing technology refreshes for legacy systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with open-source technologies and tools.
• Proficiency using version control systems, including Git and GitHub.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with relational databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems, command-line tools, and utilities.
• Expert knowledge of HTML, XHTML, and CSS standards with practical implementation experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Web Design Standards and the USDA Digital Strategy Playbook.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience performing Section 508 conformance testing and remediation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deliverables.
• Practical experience ensuring ICT deliverables comply with WCAG 2.x AA accessibility standards or higher.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Systems Analysts, Project Coordinators, and technical teams to evaluate and define application migration paths.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide backend development support for the NAL Library Support System with a primary focus on API development and integration.
• Maintain and enhance database-driven applications and RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Apply AI techniques to extract structured information from diverse scientific publications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Python, Django, GraphQL, REST APIs, SQL Server, MySQL, and related technologies.
• Support modernization and technology refresh efforts for legacy applications and systems.
• Develop and maintain API integrations that support business processes and application interoperability.
• Collaborate with Systems Analysts and Project Coordinators to evaluate existing applications and define migration and modernization strategies.
• Utilize Git and GitHub for source code management and collaborative software development.
• Develop and support containerized applications using Docker.
• Work effectively in Linux environments, including command-line utilities and system administration tasks.
• Ensure applications comply with modern web development standards and best practices.
• Support accessibility compliance by ensuring ICT deliverables meet Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.x AA accessibility standards.
• Provide excellent customer service while working collaboratively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Perform effectively both independently and as part of an Agile development team.