Role: Backend Developer (Golang, Java / Python)
Employment Type: Contractor W2
Location: Remote – EST/CST Candidate must be
Job Type: W2 only
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong proficiency in Golang, Java and Python to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to build secure, resilient, and cloud ready services that support mission critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Golang, Java and Python
Develop RESTful and/or event driven APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code following best engineering practices
Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement fixes
Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions
Support CI/CD pipelines and work closely with DevOps teams for deployments and monitoring
Contribute to documentation, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of backend development experience using Golang, Java, or Python
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object oriented design
Experience building and consuming REST APIs and backend services
Hands on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently
Preferred / Nice to Have Skills
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
Exposure to event streaming or messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Understanding of observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)
Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
Prior experience in regulated or enterprise scale environments is a plus
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