Backend Developer - NodeJS, Python
Photon6 months ago
Dallas, Texas, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are a global digital modernization leader with over 20 years of powering Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Based in Dallas, TX, our 4000+ team members have been delivering innovative solutions since 1999. In this role as a Backend Developer, you will work with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js, Python and FAST API to build and enhance robust microservices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain resilient and scalable microservices using Python with the FastAPI framework.
- Build and integrate efficient RESTful APIs and microservices to support various frontend and internal systems.
- Leverage your strong Node.js background to contribute to existing services and potentially develop new ones.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality, end-to-end features.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code while adhering to industry best practices.
- Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our architecture and development processes.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in backend development with a strong focus on building microservices.
- Hands-on experience with Python and the FastAPI framework is essential.
- A strong background and demonstrable experience with Node.js.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
- Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Required Skills
Docker
Kubernetes
Microservices
FastAPI
RESTful API design
Python
MongoDB
Git
Node.js
PostgreSQL