Backend Engineer - Python/Java Microservices

Artifintech; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications and services. The role emphasizes Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, modern web technologies, cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

The engineer will collaborate with product, business, quality, and data teams to convert requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Experience developing REST APIs with Spring Boot or similar.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git, Linux, Agile delivery, and SDLC.
• Ability to analyze requirements and collaborate 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 with SOLID design and proper 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

Python

Java

REST APIs

Agile methodologies

Software design

SOLID principles

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Git

Docker

Maven

Swagger/OpenAPI

Postman

Jira

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JPA

Node.js

Job description

Artifintech is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications and services. The role emphasizes Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, modern web technologies, cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

The engineer will collaborate with product, business, quality, and data teams to convert requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions.