Backend Developer, Data Layer / API Specialist

Job Description: Design and develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to expose data and business services. Build backend services that support real-time and batch data access. Ensure APIs are scalable, resilient, and well-documented (OpenAPI / Swagger). Implement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration services. Integrate with databases, data warehouses, and event streams. Optimize data access patterns for performance, reliability, and cost. Integrate backend services with third-party platforms including CDPs, analytics, CRM, CMS, and marketing platforms. Support identity, consent, and data-governance requirements at the API layer. Enable downstream consumers including web, mobile, call center, and analytics teams with clean, consistent data interfaces. Implement authentication, authorization, and API security best practices. Monitor and tune backend services for performance and availability. Build logging, error handling, and observability into all services. Partner with frontend, analytics, and data engineering teams on end-to-end solutions. Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to backend standards. Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows.Requirements: Strong experience with backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go. Hands-on experience building and consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs. Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB). Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, or event-driven architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) experience, specifically with XDM schemas, data ingestion, identity/profile data, datasets, and AEP integrations. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated testing. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes preferred. Understanding of data modeling, schemas, and data quality best practices. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance life insurance disability paid time off 401(k) competitive benefits package