Backend Software Engineer – Python/Java Microservices

Valiant Technologies LLC; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role focuses on Python/Java backend, REST APIs, and cloud-native services, with emphasis on clean architecture and reliable delivery.

You will collaborate with product, QA, and data teams in an Agile environment, implementing modular, testable code and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Strong knowledge of databases and DevOps practices is essential.

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.

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

Python

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Linux

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Maven

Swagger/OpenAPI

Postman

Jira

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role focuses on Python/Java backend, REST APIs, and cloud-native services, with emphasis on clean architecture and reliable delivery.

You will collaborate with product, QA, and data teams in an Agile environment, implementing modular, testable code and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Strong knowledge of databases and DevOps practices is essential.