Backend Developer

Backend Developer | Sunnyvale, California, United States Backend Developer - Compliance Data Solutions (Sunnyvale, CA / Remote-Eligible, 1099) About the Role Join a pioneering team building regulatory and compliance-driven data solutions for a global satellite communications service. As a Backend Developer, you'll blend data and software engineering, delivering greenfield projects and enhancing mission-critical systems. Collaborate with experts in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, and make a tangible impact on compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities - Design, implement, and optimize logical/physical data models and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to consolidate compliance data. - Build and maintain event-driven integration components, including AWS Lambda functions and Step Functions workflows. - Develop robust backend services, APIs, workflow orchestrations, and dashboard backends to support regulatory needs. - Write, test, and deploy clean, maintainable, and secure production code for critical systems. - Implement rigorous data quality checks, validation, and monitoring for compliance-critical datasets. - Enhance existing backend services to meet evolving compliance requirements and support new jurisdictions. - Build components to handle sensitive regulatory data, ensuring encryption and access controls are enforced. - Contribute to self-service analytics platforms by developing reporting tools and dashboards. - Maintain and monitor production systems with comprehensive logging, alarming, and automated diagnostics. - Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile sprint ceremonies. Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. - 3+ years of data engineering, including data modeling, pipeline development, and data warehouse design. - 3+ years professional software development experience building production backend services. - Proficiency in Python, Java, or TypeScript. - Advanced SQL skills. - Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB). Preferred Skills - Event-driven architecture (Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS/SNS). - Serverless development on AWS. - Infrastructure as code (CDK, CloudFormation). - Familiarity with regulatory compliance or telecommunications. - AWS certification. Benefits - Work remotely or in Sunnyvale, CA. - High-impact, greenfield development opportunities (60-70%). - Exposure to advanced AWS and serverless technologies. - Collaborative, expert team and supportive growth environment. - Flexible 1099 arrangement. How to Apply Ready to shape the future of compliance in satellite communications? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant backend and data engineering experience.