Backend Developer

Job#: 3029143

Job Description:
Backend Developer

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Backend Developer to join a high-impact team responsible for a platform used to onboard new partners and developers. This position is central to near-term delivery and roadmap commitments. The role requires an individual who can become productive quickly and operate with a high level of independence due to current team capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance backend services that support partner onboarding, developer enablement, and platform scalability.
• Contribute to sprint work and long-term roadmap initiatives.
• Develop features that are actively used in a production, partner-facing platform.
• Work independently within a small team environment with delivery pressure.
• Utilize Django (Python) for APIs and backend services.
• Interact with databases via the Django ORM.
• Be self-sufficient in lower AWS environments, including standing up Lambdas and using S3 buckets as required by designs.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in back-end engineering.
• Hands-on Django experience or a strong background in Python or Node with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience building and supporting production APIs.
• Comfort with standing up required AWS resources to support development work.
• A strong learning mindset and a bias for action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular.
• Broader AWS exposure beyond the basics.
• Experience working on small, high-visibility teams or external-facing platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.