[Remote] Junior Backend Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cloud and Things is focused on transforming the public sector's IT environment by solving complex IT challenges. They are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to support the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications, working closely with senior engineers to optimize RESTful APIs and backend components.
- Responsibilities
- 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
- Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
- 1 ā 3 years of backend development experience
- 1 ā 3 years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, RESTful microservices) and Python for backend and data-processing use cases
- 1 ā 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
- Company Overview
- Cloud and Things is an experienced State and Local Government IT consulting firms. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://cloudandthings.com/.
- Company H1B Sponsorship
- Cloud and Things has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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