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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 8 hours ago

IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Backend Focus

positionUniversity of Maryland College Park
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$135K/yr - $155K/yr
date3+ years exp

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer with a backend focus to develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs. The role involves collaborating with AI architects to create seamless integrations and taking primary ownership of database architecture.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs
Take primary ownership of database architecture, implementation, and management
Implement data encryption in transport and ensure API security
Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability
Work with the AI Architect to integrate AI services with backend infrastructure
Implement RESTful APIs for AI model serving and data processing
Design microservices architecture to support AI workflows
Ensure proper data flow between AI systems and application backend

Qualification

Backend programming languagesDatabase managementAPI developmentCloud platformsMicroservices architectureInfrastructure as CodeSoft skills

Required

Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered
3+ years of professional experience
Strong proficiency in backend programming languages: Python, Node.js, Java, C#, or Go
Deep expertise in database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Experience with API development (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, Express.js, NextJS)
Java (Spring Boot, Spring Framework)
Database query languages (SQL, NoSQL)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References

Benefits

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Company

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
dateFounded in 1925
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.umces.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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