Backend API Engineer (Python) – Remote

Uniti Group Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Software Developer II to design, build, and optimize backend services, APIs, and automation tools in a remote-friendly environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable software that supports critical fiber operations. The role emphasizes Python and SQL, REST API development, and modern DevOps practices with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3-5 years of software development experience or 7+ years with equivalent industry experience.
• Backend development focus with strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with Git-based source control and code reviews.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy, and support software applications and APIs.
• Develop backend services and integrations using Python and SQL.
• Create and maintain REST APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems.
• Write clean, secure, and maintainable code with robust logging and error handling.
• Analyze requirements and translate into effective technical solutions.
• Manage work items and sprints in Azure DevOps, including stories and tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via Microsoft Teams and other remote tools.
• Provide on-call support for production systems when needed.

Skills

Python

SQL

REST APIs

Azure DevOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes/AKS

FastAPI/Flask

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Software Developer II to design, build, and optimize backend services, APIs, and automation tools in a remote-friendly environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable software that supports critical fiber operations. The role emphasizes Python and SQL, REST API development, and modern DevOps practices with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.