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# Software Engineer I (Python Focus)

- **Company:** Torch Research, LLC
- **Location:** Leawood, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Persistent Data Structure, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Elasticsearch, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, SQL Databases, Parquet, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Semi-structured Data, Git Flow, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=283a92d462a361b6

## About the Role

* B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
 * 1-2 years of backend development experience (internships, academic projects, or professional experience acceptable).
 * Proficiency in either Python or Java, with understanding of OOP fundamentals.
 * Familiarity with REST APIs, HTTP fundamentals, and JSON-based data exchange.
 * Exposure to frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Spring Boot, or Micronaut.
 * Basic experience writing SQL queries and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
 * Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Valuable Experience

 * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
 * Awareness of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
 * Familiarity with Kafka, Airflow, NiFi, or other data integration tools.
 * Exposure to microservices or cloud-native development patterns.
 * Basic understanding of IAM, security fundamentals, or secure development environments.
 * Interest in mission-oriented systems or regulated environments.

## Description

* Implement and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI/Flask) and/or Java (Spring Boot, Micronaut) under guidance.
 * Build, test, and consume RESTful APIs supporting mission-focused systems.
 * Write clean, testable code and participate in peer code reviews.
 * Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving development issues across services.
 * Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) to support data persistence and retrieval.
 * Develop and support basic data transformation tasks, ETL workflows, and external API integrations.
 * Work with structured and semi-structured data formats (JSON, CSV, Parquet).
 * Participate in Git workflows, sprint execution, and core SDLC practices.
 * Contribute to documentation of APIs, services, and technical workflows.
 * Learn and apply CI/CD concepts and modern backend development practices.


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