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# Backend Data Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Onward Search
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $143,520.0 - $153,920.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Software Quality, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Software Development, Data Processing, Backend, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Api Management
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e323d6e21cf571d4

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 3-5 years of experience as a backend engineer, especially with large-scale data pipelines or platform engineering.

 * Proficiency in Java or similar object-oriented programming languages, with solid understanding of systems design and data structures.
 * Ability to interpret user workflows and develop tools to improve data quality and reliability.
 * Experience working directly with stakeholders, including writing technical documentation and designing API contracts.
 * Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and maintainability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving.

## Description

We're partnering with a leading data-driven company, to find a talented Backend Data Platform Engineer. This role is based remotely and is a temporary position supporting a team dedicated to building scalable backend systems for high-volume data processing and AI integration., * Design and incorporate AI features to improve data quality and observability.

 * Create new tools that promote best practices for AI development across the organization.
 * Build infrastructure that democratizes data access and enhances usage throughout the company.
 * Collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, and leaders to scale systems and improve reliability.


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