Backend Integration Developer Python & Java

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Integration Developer to join an Agile team responsible for developing and supporting data integration solutions between our products and major ERP platforms.

This role requires solid experience in Python and Java, along with proven expertise in designing, refactoring, and supporting complex backend systems. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, capable of working both independently and within Agile teams, and possesses strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with Development, QA, and Product teams.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the evolution from legacy platforms to modern, scalable integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Development

Contribute to architectural integrity, code quality, development execution, service support, and product releases from a “one team, full system, whole product” perspective

Communicate ideas, issues, and solutions effectively with cross-functional Agile teams and technical leads

Ensure quality through code reviews, continuous integration support, and technical debt reduction

Define, estimate, develop, review, test, and document solutions for:

New feature development

Maintenance initiatives

Refactoring efforts

Install, configure, and maintain development environments

Support

Provide Tier 3 support for backend solutions (client issues, performance, data integrity, API integrations)

Perform issue triage independently and coordinate resolution with relevant team members

Communicate technical solutions with impacted departments including Support, Systems, and Product teams

Required Skills & Competencies

Proven experience developing and maintaining backend services and APIs

Strong intermediate experience with Python (API development and backend logic)

Experience working with Docker containers for solution hosting

Ability to troubleshoot across:

Application stack (Python)

Operating systems (Ubuntu/Linux)

Client issues

Performance bottlenecks

Data integrity problems

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Self-driven and results-oriented mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments

Education & Experience

Post-secondary education in Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting backend/API solutions

5+ years of professional development experience with Python on Linux environments

2+ years of experience developing HTTP/RESTful APIs

Experience developing and deploying software in cloud environments

Experience with enterprise software development and maintenance processes

Hands-on experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Scrumban, SAFe)

Experience with enterprise web-based data integrations including:

Transactions

Full CRUD operations

ETL processes across business applications

Experience maintaining and working within Docker-based environments