Job Description
Title: Senior Backend Engineer
Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Remote)
Department
Technology
Employment Type
Contractor
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$25/hr - $60/hr
Department: Technology
Job Description:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Remote)
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.
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