Remote Backend Engineer - Java/Python & REST APIs (AWS)

Encora; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is hiring a Backend Developer to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs in a remote-capable setup. You will collaborate with frontend teams, optimize performance, and ensure security and data integrity across databases.

The role emphasizes robust API design, data modeling, and modern backend tech stacks. Ideal candidates have strong experience with Java or Python, plus REST APIs, databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, and version control with Git.

Qualifications

• There will be primarily backend development and API integrations with other SaaS services.
• Proven experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with front - end developers to integrate user - facing elements with server -side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance backend development practices.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

MySQL

Git

AWS

Job description

Coforge is hiring a Backend Developer to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs in a remote-capable setup. You will collaborate with frontend teams, optimize performance, and ensure security and data integrity across databases.

The role emphasizes robust API design, data modeling, and modern backend tech stacks. Ideal candidates have strong experience with Java or Python, plus REST APIs, databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, and version control with Git.