Backend Engineer II - Java/Python, Hybrid/Remote

Torch.AI; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch.AI in Leawood, KS seeks a Software Engineer II (Java/Python focus) to design, build, and maintain backend services using Spring Boot, Micronaut, FastAPI, or Flask.

You will own feature delivery end-to-end, optimize SQL/NoSQL databases, and contribute to CI/CD and containerized deployments in a security-conscious, mission-driven environment.

The role requires 3–6 years of backend experience, strong REST API skills, and comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in either Python or Java (experience in both is a plus).
• Experience building backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Spring Boot, or Micronaut.
• Strong understanding of REST API design and serialization formats (JSON, etc.).
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases and optimizing query performance.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
• Ability to independently own feature delivery while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI/Flask) and/or Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut).
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and service integration layers supporting mission-critical systems.
• Own feature-level delivery across development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement.
• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas to support scalable workloads.
• Troubleshoot system issues across development and staging environments and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and automated testing workflows.
• Participate in architecture discussions and drive improvements in reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and platform teams to deliver secure, production-ready services.
• Document technical decisions, API specifications, and service behavior.
• Support junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Backend delivery

API design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

Spring Boot

Micronaut

FastAPI

Flask

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Torch.AI in Leawood, KS seeks a Software Engineer II (Java/Python focus) to design, build, and maintain backend services using Spring Boot, Micronaut, FastAPI, or Flask.

You will own feature delivery end-to-end, optimize SQL/NoSQL databases, and contribute to CI/CD and containerized deployments in a security-conscious, mission-driven environment.

The role requires 3–6 years of backend experience, strong REST API skills, and comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams.