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# Backend Integration Developer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Databases, File Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Regression Testing, Swagger, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Openapi, Data Logging, Apex Code, Google Cloud, Backend, Fastapi, Data Layers, Pytest, Integration Tests, Enterprise Integration, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Servicenow
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f870a15d-97e3-4703-876a-300ff9b8b95b

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Python and FastAPI
 * Experience with asynchronous programming (asyncio)
 * Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Alembic
 * Strong understanding of REST API design principles
 * Experience with pytest and automated testing frameworks

Proven ability to implement:

 * API contract testing (for both internal endpoints and downstream integrations)
 * Integration testing, including failure scenarios, retries, and edge cases
 * Database regression testing, especially around schema migrations

 * Experience implementing test coverage reporting
 * Familiarity with structured logging and observability best practices
 * Experience building resilient integrations with error handling and retry logic
 * Application development experience in a cloud environment (Google Cloud Platform preferred, others acceptable)
 * Strong ownership mindset and ability to manage issues through full resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience authoring OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
 * Experience with document or file processing workflows

Integration experience with:

 * ServiceNow (SPM, APM, TRM)
 * Archer GRC

 * Background in financial services or regulated environments

## Description

Kforce has a client in Salt Lake City, UT that is seeking a Backend Integration Developer., The Backend Integration Developer will design, build, and maintain APEX's core backend services and enterprise integrations. This role is responsible for developing FastAPI-based services, managing the PostgreSQL data layer, and building reliable integration pipelines with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow SPM and Archer GRC., * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI)

 * Build and optimize PostgreSQL data models and manage schema migrations with Alembic
 * Develop and support integration pipelines with enterprise systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer)
 * Design and implement robust REST APIs
 * Ensure comprehensive test coverage across all layers of the application
 * Own the end-to-end bug lifecycle (reproduce, diagnose, fix, regression test, deploy)
 * Implement structured logging and observability to support monitoring and troubleshooting
 * Build resilient systems with strong error handling and retry mechanisms
 * Validate all changes with regression and integration testing prior to promotion beyond local environments


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