Analyst/Developer - Specialty 3 (Senior Backend Integration Engineer)

Location: Irving,TX
Expected Start Date: Aug 18, 2026

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Title:Senior Backend Integration Engineer

Location: Irving, TX- 100% onsite (preference first goes to local candidates, open to non-local candidates who can 100% relocate 2 weeks from offer and be onsite day 1 at their own cost)

Type: Contract

Hours: 8-5 M-F, 40 hour work days

Pay: range $80-81/hour on w2- no flex, exact rate

Length: 24 months- possibility to extend

Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend

? Must haves:

Education & Experience Required:

• Min Years of experience:5+
• Min Degree requirement:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• Backend Microservices & API Development (Python preferred)
• Cloud-Native Integration & Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Architecture, Observability & Integration Testing
• Backend microservices
• API integration
• Cloud-native services
• Distributed systems
• Event-driven architecture
• Observability & integration testing
• AI coding platform

(Desired)

• NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, or equivalent simulation platforms
• OpenUSD/USD experience
• Digital Twin platforms and workflows
• Robotics, Autonomy, or Physical AI integration
• Object storage and artifact management

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in agile scrum teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration across distributed and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Ownership mindset with accountability for delivery
• Strong technical documentation skills

(Desired)

• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Technical leadership and design review experience
• Stakeholder management and vendor collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working with global teams

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications :

No hands-on backend software development experience

Limited experience with APIs, integration services, or distributed systems

Experience focused exclusively on front-end development

No experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams

Inability to contribute to cloud-native service development and troubleshooting

The main function of an specialty analyst/developer is to develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs utilizing software packages considered. A typical specialty analyst/developer is responsible for designing software or customizing software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.

Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.

Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.

Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.

Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models.

Knowledge of niche computer software, such as Oracle, Csharp.net, Lawson, etc.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent training required.

5-7 years related experience required

Position's Contributions to Work Group :

Seeking aSenior Backend / Integration Engineerto build platform integrations acrossNVIDIA, simulation systems, and digital twin environments.

Primary focus isbackend microservices and API integration (Python preferred).

Full?stack experience (React/Angular) is a plus but not required.

• Strong experience inbackend microservices development
• Strong experience buildingAPIs (REST / gRPC)
• Experience withcloud-native development (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience withdistributed systems and integrations
• Experience withevent-driven / async processing patterns
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Reason/motivation for request :

• Addition

Typical Task Breakdown

• Buildbackend microservice APIs (Python preferred)for simulation, NVIDIA, and Physical AI integrations
• DesignREST, gRPC, and event-driven APIsfor asset exchange and simulation workflows
• Developintegration adapters using AI coding Platforms & Spec Driven Developmentbetween cloud services and simulation / digital twin platforms
• Supportsimulation and digital twin asset exchange(OpenUSD/USD or similar formats)
• Implementasynchronous workflows(job orchestration, retries, idempotency, observability)
• Managelarge artifact storage and lifecycle(metadata, versioning, retention, traceability)
• DefineAPI, event, and data contractsfor simulation and digital twin integrations
• Collaborate with NVIDIA, vendor partners, and internal platform teams on integration design and delivery
• Develop and maintaincontract testing, integration testing, and automation frameworks
• Contribute tocloud-native architecture, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational readiness

Interaction with Team

• Work closely with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Architects, and Platform Engineering teams
• Collaborate with Scrum Teams responsible for Mission Automation, Execution & Control, Simulation Results, and Geospatial/Safety Services
• Partner with NVIDIA and external vendor teams to define integration patterns and technical solutions
• Participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, backlog refinement, design discussions, and technical demos
• Support cross-team API, event contract, and integration alignment activities

Team Structure

• 1 Product Owner
• 1 Scrum Master
• 1 Solution Architect / Principal Engineer
• 1 Technical Lead
• 4-6 Senior Backend / Integration Engineers
• 1 NVIDIA / Digital Twin Integration Engineer
• 1 Cloud Platform Engineer
• 2 QA Automation

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