Backend Python Engineer - Microservices, REST & ETL (Hybrid)

Rose International; Rutherford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and implement scalable Python-based backend services and microservices in a hybrid setup in Rutherford, NJ. The role emphasizes REST APIs, ETL pipelines, and data processing for enterprise applications.

The position requires 5–7 years of backend Python experience, strong Python libraries, and familiarity with distributed systems. This is a temp to hire opportunity with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience developing backend systems and services using Python
• Strong proficiency in Python and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)
• Experience building REST APIs and working in microservices or service-oriented architectures
• Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI technologies
• Understanding of distributed systems and backend integration patterns
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architecture
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integration
• Develop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data
• Collaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environment
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practices
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processes
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirements
• Establish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environments
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use cases
• Implement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend services
• Contribute to the microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communication
• Support the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflows
• Mentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standards
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards

Skills

ETL

LLM

Microservices

MySQL

Python

REST

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Rose International is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and implement scalable Python-based backend services and microservices in a hybrid setup in Rutherford, NJ. The role emphasizes REST APIs, ETL pipelines, and data processing for enterprise applications.

The position requires 5–7 years of backend Python experience, strong Python libraries, and familiarity with distributed systems. This is a temp to hire opportunity with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in a hybrid model.