Junior Backend Engineer

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.??

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview :

Location: Remote

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

We are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer who will support our client with the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications. This role will work closely with senior engineers to design, build, test, and optimize RESTful APIs and backend components while contributing to data processing workflows using Databricks and SQL/Python. This position offers the ability to gain hands-on experience in microservices architecture, cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices while helping troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance. The ideal candidate for this role is an early-career engineer looking to strengthen their expertise in Java, Python, data processing, and cloud-based backend development within an Agile team environment.

Duties :

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python

• Contribute to microservices architecture, testing, debugging, and performance optimization

• Troubleshoot backend and API issues in development and production environments

• Build and support data processing workflows using Databricks notebooks (SQL / Python)

• Write, optimize, and maintain complex PostgreSQL queries and data models

• Diagnose and resolve data-related issues to ensure accuracy and performance

• Work within Azure or AWS cloud environments and follow CI/CD best practices

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with senior engineers on design and delivery

• Communicate effectively to support cross-functional problem solving and production support

Mandatory Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

• 1 – 3 years of backend development experience

• 1 – 3 years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, RESTful microservices) and Python for backend and data-processing use cases

• 1 – 3 years of experience working with Databricks notebooks for data analysis or processing

• Strong PostgreSQL / SQL skills

• Familiarity with Angular or other modern UI frameworks

• Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud environments

• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,?color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.?

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