A Back End Developer or Engineer is responsible for server-side web application logic and integration of the work front-end web developers do. Usually writes web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers.
6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension) Position Summary We are seeking a Python Backend Developer with 2 -3 years of professional experience to join a growing software development team. This role will focus on designing, developing, and supporting backend applications that power critical business functions and customer-facing systems. The ideal candidate will have strong Python development skills, experience building APIs and backend services, and a desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to gain experience supporting production applications and contributing to high-impact projects, including system enhancements and billing-related initiatives. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Python. Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver new features and system improvements. Support billing system enhancements, integrations, and process automation efforts. Troubleshoot production issues and implement scalable solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities. Assist with performance tuning, monitoring, and application support. Required Qualifications 2-3 years of professional software development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Python development. Experience building backend applications, APIs, or microservices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Java is a plus. Exposure to cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience working with enterprise applications or business-critical systems.
Target Candidate:
A strong junior-to-mid-level backend developer with solid Python fundamentals, API development experience, and the ability to quickly contribute to an existing development team with minimal supervision. Candidates with primarily bioinformatics, computational biology, research, data science, or scientific programming backgrounds will not be considered. This is a backend software engineering role requiring hands-on experience developing production applications and backend services using Python.
