Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and platform components using cloud-native AWS services. Implement microservices, database schemas (relational and NoSQL), containerization and orchestration, integrations with third-party systems, CI/CD, monitoring, security controls, and troubleshooting in development and production environments.
Summary
We are seeking a Developer (Platform + Backend) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend development, API design, cloud-native technologies, databases, and system integrations, with the ability to build reliable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform components that support enterprise applications and business solutions.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration frameworks to enable seamless communication between systems.
- Build scalable and maintainable backend architectures using modern development frameworks and software engineering best practices.
- Design, optimize, and manage database schemas, migrations, and data access layers across relational and NoSQL databases.
- Integrate third-party services, enterprise applications, and external APIs into business workflows and platform solutions.
- Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Implement logging, monitoring, security controls, and observability practices to ensure platform reliability and operational excellence.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues in development, testing, and production environments.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and platform operations initiatives.
- Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, coding standards, and development best practices.
Qualifications
Need to Have
- Strong experience in backend software development using languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, C#, or similar.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and system integration patterns.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and database migrations.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes/EKS.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, version control, testing methodologies, and code quality standards.
- Experience building scalable, secure, and highly available backend systems.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and collaborate effectively across teams.
Good to Have
- Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, observability, and application performance management tools.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
- Knowledge of security best practices, authentication, authorization, and API security.
- Experience with modern database technologies such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar platforms.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- AWS, Kubernetes, Cloud, or backend development-related certifications.
- Exposure to frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, or JavaScript to support full-stack collaboration.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications, integrations, and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud automation frameworks.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 56,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 196,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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