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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Developer- Dallas, TX - **Company:** PHOTON, LLC - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $40,000.0 - $142,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Relational Databases, Programming Tools, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Redis, Cloud Services, JSON Web Token, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Multithreading, Data Storage Technologies, Flask (Web Framework), Concurrency, Spring-boot, Caching, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Git, Cloudformation, Fastapi, Amazon Relational Database Service, Pytest, Kubernetes, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Cloud Integration, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Virtual Private Clouds, Docker, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e1c501899b24f6d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtual Private Clouds?, * Strong proficiency in Backend development with a focus on multithreading, concurrency, and object-oriented design. * Hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation). * Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in both Python and Java environments. * Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working in an Agile environment. ## Description The Backend Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, database management, and cloud integration that power our applications. You will work on high-availability systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and seamless integration between different platforms. This role requires a versatile engineer comfortable switching between Python for rapid development and data processing, and Java for robust, enterprise-grade services, all hosted within an AWS ecosystem., * Server-Side Logic: Develop high-quality, efficient code using Java and Python to support core business functionality. * Cloud Architecture: Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS , ensuring security, reliability, and cost-optimization. * API Development: Create and maintain scalable RESTful or GraphQL APIs to interface with front-end applications and external services. * Database Management: Architect and optimize data storage solutions, including relational databases and NoSQL stores. * Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement caching strategies or asynchronous processing to improve system response times. * Security & Compliance: Implement data protection and security measures to safeguard sensitive information. * Technical Documentation: Create clear documentation for system architecture, API endpoints, and deployment procedures. Technical Skill Set: Primary Languages: Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot/Jakarta EE) Cloud Services(AWS) : Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS Database Systems : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB Development Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Pytest, JUnit Networking/Security: VPC, API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, IAM ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)