Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Senior Backend Engineer to work with one of our clients and support the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design, build, test, and optimize RESTful APIs and backend components while contributing to data processing workflows using Databricks and SQL/Python. You will gain hands-on experience in microservices architecture, cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices while helping troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance.

This is a fully remote contract position that is estimated to begin in June 2026 and end in August 2026. The candidate must be located in the United States and be able to work as an independent contractor. No C2C. 

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development & API Engineering

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java (Spring WebFlux) and Python

Contribute to microservices architecture, testing, debugging, and performance optimization

Troubleshoot backend and API issues in development and production environments

Data Processing & Database Management

Build and support data processing workflows using Databricks notebooks (SQL / Python)

Write, optimize, and maintain complex PostgreSQL queries and data models

Diagnose and resolve data-related issues to ensure accuracy and performance

Cloud, DevOps & Team Collaboration

Work within Azure or AWS cloud environments and follow CI/CD best practices

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with senior engineers on design and delivery

Communicate effectively to support cross-functional problem solving and production support

Messaging

HTTP Webhook

Caching

Redis

API Gateway

Apigee

Container Platform

Kubernetes

Performance Testing

K6

Required Skills and Duties:

4+ years of backend development experience 

Hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, RESTful microservices) and Python for backend and data-processing use cases 

Experience working with Databricks notebooks for data analysis or processing 

Strong PostgreSQL / SQL skills 

Familiarity with Angular or other modern UI frameworks 

Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud environments • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices 

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs

Build and support data processing logic using Databricks notebooks (SQL / Python)

Write and optimize SQL queries and data models (PostgreSQL)

Work with senior engineers on design, development, testing, and bug fixes

Troubleshoot backend, API, and data-related issues

Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide production support as needed

Implement secure coding best practices and participate in ongoing security training and awareness

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related 

field

Preferred Attributes:

 4+ years experience

About Us: 

Branding Brand launched in 2008 as an interactive marketing firm and quickly evolved into the largest and fastest-growing provider of mobile commerce apps and sites for retailers. 

Branding Brand is a supporter of the Whitehouse Equal Pay Pledge, and a Top Workplaces award winner. 

Branding Brand is also an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, individuals with disabilities, age, sexual orientation, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr - $60/hr.