Senior Backend Developer- Dallas, TX

Photon Interactive UK Ltd
  • Dallas, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Backend Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, database management, and cloud integration that power our applications. You will work on high-availability systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and seamless integration between different platforms. This role requires a versatile engineer comfortable switching between Python for rapid development and data processing, and Java for robust, enterprise-grade services, all hosted within an AWS ecosystem.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Server-Side Logic: Develop high-quality, efficient code using Java and Python to support core business functionality.
    • Cloud Architecture: Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring security, reliability, and cost-optimization.
    • API Development: Create and maintain scalable RESTful or GraphQL APIs to interface with front-end applications and external services.
    • Database Management: Architect and optimize data storage solutions, including relational databases and NoSQL stores.
    • Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement caching strategies or asynchronous processing to improve system response times.
    • Security & Compliance: Implement data protection and security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
    • Technical Documentation: Create clear documentation for system architecture, API endpoints, and deployment procedures.

    Technical Skill Set:

    Primary Languages: Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot/Jakarta EE)

    Cloud Services(AWS) : Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS

    Database Systems : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB

    Development Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Pytest, JUnit

    Networking/Security: VPC, API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, IAM

    Qualifications:

    • Strong proficiency in Backend development with a focus on multithreading, concurrency, and object-oriented design.
    • Hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
    • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in both Python and Java environments.
    • Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
    • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working in an Agile environment.

    Compensation, Benefits and Duration

    Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000

    Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000

    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 not available for independent contractors

    No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Apache Jakartaunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Cachingunmatched
    • Cloud Architectureunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Concurrencyunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Data Storageunmatched
    • Database Administrationunmatched
    • Database Architectureunmatched
    • Database Technologyunmatched
    • Distributed Computingunmatched
    • Djangounmatched
    • Dockerunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Flaskunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • GraphQLunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • JUnitunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Mavenunmatched
    • Microservicesunmatched
    • MongoDBunmatched
    • Multithreaded Programmingunmatched
    • MySQLunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • NoSQLunmatched
    • OAuthunmatched
    • Object Oriented Design (OOD)unmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • PostgreSQLunmatched
    • Programming Toolsunmatched
    • Pytestunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • Redisunmatched
    • Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
    • Server Programming/Applicationsunmatched
    • System Architectureunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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