BackEnd API Developer | Contract | Atlanta, GA at PGC Digital (America) Inc: CMMI Level 3 Company in Atlanta | Findjobs | Findjobs
BackEnd API Developer | Contract | Atlanta, GA
PGC Digital (America) Inc: CMMI Level 3 Company
Location
🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
Type
contractor
Salary
$80–$90
Posted
3d ago
Job Description
Job Summary • Seeking a Backend API Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performance backend services and APIs. • Focus on building cloud‑native applications using: • Node.js (NestJS) • Python • Applications deployed in Kubernetes‑based cloud environments. • Work with enterprise and NoSQL databases (DB2 and MongoDB). • Ensure strong security controls and high code quality through automated testing and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using:
Node.js with NestJS
Python
Build and operate cloud‑native microservices for Kubernetes deployment.
Develop and optimize database integrations with:
DB2
MongoDB
Implement secure authentication and authorization using:
OAuth 2.0
JWT
Apply OWASP secure coding standards across applications.
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and architecture teams.
Participate in:
System design reviews
Code reviews
Architectural discussions
Troubleshoot and debug services to improve:
Performance
Scalability
Reliability
Support CI/CD pipelines and production readiness activities. Project Delivery
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in:
System planning
Technical design reviews
Project coordination with IT teams
Estimate development efforts and maintain technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with:
SDLC standards
Change Management policies
Communicate system changes and their impact on:
Business processes
Dependent systems
Manage multiple development assignments while ensuring:
Timely delivery
High‑quality output
Education
& Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. • 3–5 years of professional API development experience in enterprise environments. • Experience contributing to or leading major system projects. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. • Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams.
Required Qualifications
Strong backend development experience with:
Node.js and NestJS
Python
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including:
Pods
Services
Deployments
Secrets
ConfigMaps
Hands‑on experience with:
MongoDB
DB2 or other enterprise relational databases
Proficiency in:
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
Experience with automated testing tools:
JUnit
Jest
Postman
Familiarity with Git‑based source control systems.
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. Security & Compliance Skills
Hands‑on experience implementing:
OAuth 2.0
JWT‑based authentication and authorization
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Experience securing APIs and backend services in cloud environments.
Ability to identify and remediate common security vulnerabilities. Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Qualifications
Experience with messaging systems, such as:
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Experience deploying applications on:
AWS
Azure
GCP
Experience with observability tools:
Centralized logging
Metrics
Tracing
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.