Application Engineer 4 (API)

Wyetech, LLC; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking an Application Engineer Level 4 (Backend) to modernize security evaluation processes and automate approvals. You will develop Python-based REST endpoints and microservices using Django/Flask, interfacing with MariaDB or MongoDB and delivering JSON to UI clients.

You will support middleware and backend services to ensure secure, reliable performance. The role demands strong Python, Docker, Django/Flask, and database experience, plus API design, microservices, and Agile

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming and backend development experience.
• Experience with Docker containerization and deployment.
• Experience with Django or Flask frameworks.
• Databases: MongoDB or MariaDB.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining RESTful API endpoints.
• Experience developing and supporting microservices architectures.
• Ability to develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based backend applications and middleware services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based backend applications and middleware services.
• Create REST endpoints and microservices to support backend data models.
• Integrate backend with databases and UI front-end interfaces.

Skills

Python

Backend development

REST APIs

Docker

Django/Flask

MongoDB/MariaDB

Microservices

Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS

JSON/XML

Jira

Confluence

Git

Agile

Job description

Application Engineer 4 (API)

Wyetech is seeking an Application Engineer Level 4 (Backend) to support the Secure the Enterprise initiative. This position supports the modernization of system security evaluation and authorization processes by transitioning from manual procedures to automated solutions emphasizing streamlined approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering throughout the project life cycle.

The successful candidate will develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based REST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities using Django and Flask frameworks. These applications will interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB and deliver requested data in JSON format to user interface (UI) front ends. The Application Engineer will provide middleware and backend development support across system applications, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient application performance.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Python programming and backend application development.

• Experience with Docker containerization and deployment.

• Experience developing applications using Django or Flask frameworks.

• Database experience with MongoDB or MariaDB.

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining RESTful API endpoints.

• Experience developing and supporting microservices architectures.

• Ability to develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based backend applications and middleware services.

• Experience integrating backend applications with databases and UI front-end interfaces.

• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Technical Skills:

• AWS or other cloud platform experience.

• Experience with JSON and/or XML serialization.

• Jira – issue tracking and project management.

• Confluence – technical documentation and collaboration.

• Git version control.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

The Applications Engineer designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analysis and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, dataflow diagrams, accepted design techniques, and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedules, reviews existing programs, and recommends improvements to reduce operating time and enhance

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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