Backend Engineer (Python/Java) - Cloud & REST APIs

Robotics Technologies LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Technologies LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role emphasizes Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, databases, modern web technologies, cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

You will collaborate with product, quality, and data teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions. Key responsibilities include designing backend services, data access layers for PostgreSQL/SQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing REST APIs and working with Spring Boot or a comparable application framework.
• Familiarity with one relational database and one NoSQL database.
• Familiarity with Git, Linux, software testing, Agile delivery, and the software development life cycle.
• Ability to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services, REST APIs, and modular or microservice-based applications using Python and/or Java.
• Design data access layers and integrations for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, or comparable databases.
• Write clean, maintainable, testable code using object-oriented design, SOLID principles, defensive validation, and appropriate error handling.
• Create unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews, defect resolution, release readiness, and production support.
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and CI/CD pipelines across cloud or Linux environments.
• Use Git, Maven, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and Jira to support development, documentation, testing, and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams and communicate technical tradeoffs, delivery risks, dependencies, and progress.

Skills

REST APIs

Python

Java

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Postman

Jira

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

Robotics Technologies LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role emphasizes Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, databases, modern web technologies, cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

You will collaborate with product, quality, and data teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions. Key responsibilities include designing backend services, data access layers for PostgreSQL/SQL