Backend Engineer II — Java/Python & API Cloud

Volkswagen Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 105,400 - 168,700; Full time

Job summary

Electrify America, LLC in Virginia is seeking a Backend Developer II to help build and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations with partners.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, DevOps, and vendors to deliver scalable, secure software for EV charging platforms, focusing on performance and reliability.

Join a growing team advancing mobility technology and shaping the future of charging infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
• Other degree/certification with extensive backend experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Python for backend development.
• Experience with APIs and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refactor high-quality, reliable, secure backend code.
• Create and maintain unit tests for codebase.
• Perform code reviews for readability, security, and performance.
• Develop and manage APIs across devices and partners.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and Vendors.
• Optimize backend for speed and scalability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline with DevOps team.
• Document technical designs in Confluence.

Skills

Backend development

API development

Distributed systems

Java

Python

NoSQL (MongoDB)

PostgreSQL

Linux CLI

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering

Other degree/cert with backend experience

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Spring Boot

Redis

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Electrify America, LLC in Virginia is seeking a Backend Developer II to help build and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations with partners.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, DevOps, and vendors to deliver scalable, secure software for EV charging platforms, focusing on performance and reliability.

Join a growing team advancing mobility technology and shaping the future of charging infrastructure.