Backend Engineer (Remote)
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Veracode
Backend Developer (Python-Focused) – Part-Time to Full-Time (Flexible Hours)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
Backend Developer
Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time (starting with 3–4 hours per day, potential to ramp up) Working Hours: 3–4 hours per day to start, with potential to ramp up based on performance and project needs.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic, street-smart Backend Developer with strong Python experience and a passion for problem-solving using modern AI tools and approaches. This role is ideal for someone who can think critically, move fast, and contribute to building scalable backend systems, while also suggesting innovative and efficient solutions to help us achieve MVPs quickly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for our core application.
- Integrate third-party services using REST and/or GraphQL.
- Work with NoSQL and relational databases, ensuring efficient data modeling and query performance.
- Collaborate with the team on deploying services to AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).
- Suggest and experiment with AI-based tooling for rapid development and smart code generation.
- Bring fresh ideas and pragmatic solutions to enhance our backend architecture and development pipeline.
Technical Requirements:
Must Have:
- Strong experience in Python development.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Proficiency in Relational Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Experience with API integrations using REST and/or GraphQL.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Node.js and/or Java.
- Familiarity with AWS services, especially Lambda and API Gateway.
- Awareness or hands-on experience with Machine Learning, Agentic AI, or similar emerging technologies.
- Experience using AI-powered code generation tools to enhance development speed and MVP creation.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Innovative and resourceful mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proactively brings new ideas and tools to the table.
- Not necessarily senior, but must be technically sharp and adaptable.
Skills
Python
NoSQL
MongoDB
DynamoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
REST
GraphQL
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
AI tooling
Code generation tools
Problem-solving
Veracode
Cloud platform for application security assessments
About Veracode
Veracode focuses on application security by providing a cloud-based platform that helps businesses ensure their software is secure from the beginning. The platform has analyzed over 14 trillion lines of code and has assisted in fixing more than 46 million security vulnerabilities. It integrates with existing development tools, allowing security checks to be performed at key stages of the software development lifecycle. This approach helps organizations embed security into their processes rather than treating it as an afterthought. Veracode serves over 2,500 clients, from small startups to large enterprises, through a subscription model that includes tools for scanning code and offering remediation advice, as well as consulting services to help build effective security programs. The goal of Veracode is to consistently enforce security policies across organizations, reducing the risk of breaches and improving both security and development efficiency.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$111.2MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees