Global Backend Engineer (Python/Java) - Remote

Hiretruss; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work with Modern Tech

Remote-Friendly Flexibility

International Experience

Pathway to U.S. Market Opportunities

Stable, Growing Industry

Job summary

A global HR platform company is seeking a Back-End Engineer to enhance their systems using Python and Java. This position emphasizes technical ownership and collaboration within international teams in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in Python frameworks, Java, and RESTful APIs, along with excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work with modern technology while contributing to a rapidly growing industry.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience with Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks).
• Strong professional experience with Java, preferably using Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL); exposure to NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and test‑driven development (TDD).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern development workflows.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to performance and scalability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Java.
• Support migration from Python-based services to Java, ensuring stability.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations.
• Participate in system design and architectural discussions.
• Work with distributed systems and microservices.
• Integrate with third‑party services and external APIs.
• Write clean, well‑tested, and maintainable code.
• Debug production issues and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Python

Java

RESTful APIs

Object-oriented design

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Job description

A global HR platform company is seeking a Back-End Engineer to enhance their systems using Python and Java. This position emphasizes technical ownership and collaboration within international teams in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in Python frameworks, Java, and RESTful APIs, along with excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work with modern technology while contributing to a rapidly growing industry.