API Back End Developer

JOB TITLE: API Backend Developer JOB LOCATION: Remote EST and Central WAGE RANGE : $60-$66 JOB NUMBER: 26-01606 JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a motivated Backend Engineer to support the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications. In this role, you 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.

You will gain hands-on experience in microservices architecture, cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices while helping troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance. This position is ideal for early-career engineers looking to strengthen their expertise in Java, Python, data processing, and cloud-based backend development within an Agile team environment.

Key Responsibilities Backend Development & API Engineering 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 Data Processing & Database Management 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 Cloud, DevOps & Team Collaboration 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 Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.

Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.