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$40k per year
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Senior

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 13, 2026. Photon scores D on the Alion truth index.

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Photon is a digital transformation and IT services company with its registered office in Chennai, India, and US offices including Dallas, building mobile apps, ecommerce platforms, cloud services, APIs and AI solutions for large enterprises. Started in 1999, it has grown to more than 4,000 people and works with many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in retail, banking, technology and consumer sectors, running delivery centers in Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune. It hires Java and backend developers, Android and full stack engineers, SAP Commerce developers, QA and automation testers, business analysts, scrum masters and product managers in India and the US.

The Backend Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, database management, and cloud integration that power our applications. You will work on high-availability systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and seamless integration between different platforms. This role requires a versatile engineer comfortable switching between Python for rapid development and data processing, and Java for robust, enterprise-grade services, all hosted within an AWS ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Server-Side Logic: Develop high-quality, efficient code using Java and Python to support core business functionality.
  • Cloud Architecture: Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring security, reliability, and cost-optimization.
  • API Development: Create and maintain scalable RESTful or GraphQL APIs to interface with front-end applications and external services.
  • Database Management: Architect and optimize data storage solutions, including relational databases and NoSQL stores.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement caching strategies or asynchronous processing to improve system response times.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement data protection and security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
  • Technical Documentation: Create clear documentation for system architecture, API endpoints, and deployment procedures.

Technical Skill Set:

Primary Languages: Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot/Jakarta EE)

Cloud Services(AWS) : Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS

Database Systems : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB

Development Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Pytest, JUnit

Networking/Security: VPC, API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, IAM

Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in Backend development with a focus on multithreading, concurrency, and object-oriented design.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in both Python and Java environments.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working in an Agile environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.

This position is not available for independent contractors

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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