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University of Maryland · 18 hours ago

IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Backend Focus

positionCollege Park, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$135K/yr - $155K/yr
date3+ years exp

The University of Maryland's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer with a backend focus to develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs. The role involves primary ownership of database architecture and collaboration with AI architects to create seamless integrations for product features.

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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 architectureContainerizationPython frameworksJavaScript frameworksInfrastructure 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)

Company

University of Maryland

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The University of Maryland is a public research university and is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland.
dateFounded in 1856
location
College Park, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.umd.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$219.39M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyMaryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF)ARPA-E
2023-07-27Grant
2023-05-11Grant
2023-05-09Grant· $3.48M

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Joe LaBue
Deputy Athletic Director | Chief Revenue Officer
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Kan Cao
Professor and Associate Chair
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