Backend API Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend API Engineer in Tennessee (USA).

This role is ideal for a skilled backend developer who enjoys building scalable, high-performance APIs and supporting full software lifecycles. You will define, develop, test, and maintain backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with cloud platforms and databases. The position involves working with both legacy systems and modern technologies, contributing to software migration initiatives, and ensuring robust, reliable solutions. You will have the opportunity to engage with AWS cloud services, SQL Server, and microservices architectures, while occasionally supporting front-end integration. This hybrid role fosters professional growth in a collaborative environment with a mix of remote and onsite work. Your contributions will directly impact business-critical applications and system performance.

Accountabilities

• Define, develop, test, and maintain new and existing backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Support cloud migration initiatives to AWS and maintain high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable backend solutions.
• Assist with SQL Server database integrations and provide occasional support for front-end components in ReactJS.
• Debug, optimize, and document software for new and existing applications.
• Contribute to defining software requirements, project deliverables, and development timelines.
• Ensure software quality through testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, C#, .NET Core, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, including application migration.
• Basic knowledge of VB.Net is acceptable.
• Backend experience with SQL Server, including database integration.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and modern development practices.
• Front-end exposure with ReactJS, JavaScript, and jQuery is a plus.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and adaptability to work with both legacy and modern technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Additional hands-on experience with .NET Core.
• Familiarity with broader .NET frameworks and backend services design.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Hybrid work with 2 days onsite in Memphis, TN, or remote options.
• Exposure to full software development lifecycle and cloud migration projects.
• Professional development opportunities in backend engineering and cloud technologies.
• Collaborative environment with experienced teams.
• Opportunity to work on both legacy and modern systems.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!