Backend Software Engineer — Python/Java, REST APIs

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role emphasizes Python/Java backend development, REST APIs, databases, cloud/Linux, Docker, and CI/CD in an Agile team.

You will collaborate with product, business, quality, and data teams to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions, while adhering to SOLID principles and modern web technologies.

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 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

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Linux

Agile/Scrum

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JPA

Swagger/OpenAPI

Postman

Maven

Jira

Job description

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications. The role emphasizes Python/Java backend development, REST APIs, databases, cloud/Linux, Docker, and CI/CD in an Agile team.

You will collaborate with product, business, quality, and data teams to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions, while adhering to SOLID principles and modern web technologies.