Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cloud and Things is focused on transforming the public sector's IT environment by solving complex IT challenges. They are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to support the development and maintenance of scalable backend services and data-driven applications, working closely with senior engineers to optimize RESTful APIs and backend components.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python
• Contribute to microservices architecture, testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot backend and API issues in development and production environments
• 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
• 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
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 1 – 3 years of backend development experience
• 1 – 3 years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, RESTful microservices) and Python for backend and data-processing use cases
• 1 – 3 years of 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
Company Overview
• Cloud and Things is an experienced State and Local Government IT consulting firms. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://cloudandthings.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Cloud and Things has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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