Fullstack Engineer Backend

SGL; Cranberry Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Work-related training courses

Job summary

SGL is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer - Backend focused in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This role is perfect for a mid-level to senior engineer who enjoys creating scalable backend services and cloud-native systems. Key responsibilities include developing APIs with Java and Python and designing data pipelines. A collaborative environment with a focus on AI-assisted tools enhances product development. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance along with necessary equipment and professional training courses.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with backend development using Java and Python.
• Experience designing and working with data pipelines or batch processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for various data types.
• Architect and implement cloud-native systems on AWS.
• Design and maintain microservices and distributed systems.
• Integrate IoT systems and real-time processing workflows.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Python

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Data pipelines

API design

Microservices

Scalable system architecture

Frontend development

Tools

AWS

EmberJS

React

Flutter

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer - Backend focused

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a backend lean to help build the next generation of TurfBase. This role is well suited for a mid-level to senior engineer who enjoys solving real-world systems problems across backend architecture, data processing, and full stack product development. You will work across the stack, with an emphasis on backend services, cloud architecture, data pipelines, and scalable systems that support geospatial analytics, drone workflows, IoT integrations, and batch processing.

We are building a modern, high-velocity software team in Pittsburgh and value engineers who thoughtfully use AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping, implementation, testing, debugging, and delivery. The position requires on-site collaboration five days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python
• Build and optimize data pipelines for geospatial, imagery, time-series, and sensor data
• Architect and implement cloud-native systems on AWS
• Design and maintain microservices and distributed systems
• Integrate IoT systems and real-time processing workflows where applicable
• Support batch processing pipelines and large-scale data workflows
• Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows where helpful, to improve speed, quality, and iteration across the product lifecycle
• Contribute to frontend features when needed across EmberJS, React, or Flutter

Skill set

• 5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with backend development using Java and Python
• Experience with cloud architecture, distributed systems, and AWS
• Experience designing and working with data pipelines or batch processing systems
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and scalable system architecture
• Comfort contributing across the stack when needed

Preferred skills

• Experience with geospatial systems, photogrammetry, or remote sensing
• Experience with IoT systems, MQTT, or real-time data processing
• Experience with ML/AI systems or data-driven product features
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows for debugging, code review, test generation, codebase navigation, or documentation
• Experience with modern tools such as Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Windsurf, or GitHub Copilot is a plus
• Experience in startup or high-velocity software environments

What we offer

• A challenging international working environment.
• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% employer contribution / 30% employee contribution).
• All necessary equipment provided (phone/laptop).
• Work-related training courses to further develop professional skills.
• Fun and team-oriented environment.

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