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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Princeton IT Services
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Liquibase, NoSQL, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, AWS Lambda, Backend, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc128b778c1c3d9fb040f748b6a4c4148

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Python application development.
 * Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs.
 * Experience building serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
 * Experience with database design, integration, and optimization.
 * Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD practices.
 * Experience working with:

 * Aurora PostgreSQL
 * DynamoDB
 * Liquibase

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience building cloud-native backend services.
 * Experience working in AWS-based production environments.
 * Familiarity with infrastructure as code and cloud deployment best practices.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.

## Description

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-native backend services. The ideal candidate has strong experience building Python-based applications, designing APIs, and developing microservices deployed on AWS. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance backend solutions. Core Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.
 * Build and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services.
 * Develop and maintain cloud-native microservices on AWS Lambda.
 * Design scalable, reliable, and secure microservice architectures.
 * Design and integrate relational and NoSQL databases.
 * Implement automated testing and participate in CI/CD pipelines.
 * Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
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