Backend Software Engineer - Python/Java, REST & Microservices

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC seeks a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications and services. Proficiency in Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, and modern web technologies is required.

Strong experience with cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD is preferred. Key responsibilities include designing backend services, data access layers for PostgreSQL/SQL Server/MySQL/MongoDB, and writing clean, maintainable code with SOLID

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.

Education

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

Tools

Python

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Microservices

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

MongoDB

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

Git

Maven

Swagger/OpenAPI

Postman

Jira

React

JavaFX

HTML

CSS

JPA

Hibernate

Job description

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC seeks a Software Engineer to design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications and services. Proficiency in Python and Java, REST APIs, microservices, and modern web technologies is required.

Strong experience with cloud platforms, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD is preferred. Key responsibilities include designing backend services, data access layers for PostgreSQL/SQL Server/MySQL/MongoDB, and writing clean, maintainable code with SOLID