Backend API Developer - REMOTE

Job Description: Sr. Backend API Developer  - REMOTE

Senior Backend API Developer with strong experience in building production-grade enterprise software using 
Java or Python, along with working knowledge of Golang. Must have hands-on experience developing 
production-grade cloud-native microservices, REST APIs, enterprise integrations, and scalable backend 
Requires strong engineering fundamentals, expertise in modern software development practices, 
containerized deployments, CI/CD automation, and proactive ownership of software quality, performance, 
Experience in the Telecommunications domain and familiarity with TM Forum Open APIs is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices for enterprise-grade 
Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and integration layers connecting internal and external systems.
Develop cloud-native applications and services leveraging containerization and orchestration platforms.
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
Implement robust automated unit tests, integration tests, and API validation frameworks.
Review code, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers through peer reviews and technical 
Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
Monitor application health, identify bottlenecks, and drive performance optimization initiatives.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps & QA teams, and business stakeholders within 
Support CI/CD automation and deployment processes across development, testing, and production 
Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and operational runbooks.
Work effectively across distributed global teams and time zones.
Required Technical Skills
Backend Development in Java (Spring Boot preferred) OR Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent)
Good to Have: Golang
RESTful API design and development, API Gateway patterns, OpenAPI / Swagger
Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
DevOps & CI/CD: Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket; automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
Shell/Bash scripting
Microservices architecture
Enterprise system integrations
Event-driven architectures, message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent)
Databases - relational and NoSQL
Cloud & Container Technologies: AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
Log analysis and debugging
Testing & Quality Engineering
Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, PyTest, Mockito, etc.) & test automation
API testing tools such as Postman
Code quality tools (SonarQube preferred)
Static code analysis and code coverage management
Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK
Design Patterns, SOLID Principles
Performance tuning and optimization
High availability and scalability design
Preferred Skills
Experience implementing Telecom OSS/BSS integrations.
Knowledge of TM Forum Open APIs (TMF620, TMF641, TMF622, TMF633, TMF638, TMF640, etc.).
Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments in production environments.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture patterns.
Softskills
Strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven experience collaborating across geographically distributed teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.