Backend API Developer - REMOTE

Job Description: Sr. Backend API Developer - REMOTE

Senior Backend API Developer with strong experience in building production-grade enterprise software using Java or Python, along with working knowledge of Golang.

Must have hands-on experience developing production-grade cloud-native microservices, REST APIs, enterprise integrations, and scalable backend.

Requires strong engineering fundamentals, expertise in modern software development practices, containerized deployments, CI/CD automation, and proactive ownership of software quality, performance.

Experience in the Telecommunications domain and familiarity with TM Forum Open APIs is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices for enterprise-grade
• Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and integration layers connecting internal and external systems.
• Develop cloud-native applications and services leveraging containerization and orchestration platforms.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Implement robust automated unit tests, integration tests, and API validation frameworks.
• Review code, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers through peer reviews and technical
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Monitor application health, identify bottlenecks, and drive performance optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps & QA teams, and business stakeholders within
• Support CI/CD automation and deployment processes across development, testing, and production
• Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and operational runbooks.
• Work effectively across distributed global teams and time zones.

Required Technical Skills

• Backend Development in Java (Spring Boot preferred) OR Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent)
• Good to Have: Golang
• RESTful API design and development, API Gateway patterns, OpenAPI / Swagger
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• DevOps & CI/CD: Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket; automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Shell/Bash scripting
• Microservices architecture
• Enterprise system integrations
• Event-driven architectures, message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent)
• Databases - relational and NoSQL
• Cloud & Container Technologies: AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Log analysis and debugging
• Testing & Quality Engineering
• Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, PyTest, Mockito, etc.) & test automation
• API testing tools such as Postman
• Code quality tools (SonarQube preferred)
• Static code analysis and code coverage management
• Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK
• Design Patterns, SOLID Principles
• Performance tuning and optimization
• High availability and scalability design

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing Telecom OSS/BSS integrations.
• Knowledge of TM Forum Open APIs (TMF620, TMF641, TMF622, TMF633, TMF638, TMF640, etc.).
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments in production environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture patterns.

Softskills

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience collaborating across geographically distributed teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.