Backend/API Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
UST Tittle: Lead II - Software Engineering
Who we are:
At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .
Summary:
UST is looking for Backend/API developer
The Opportunity:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance Architect and deploy cloud solutions on AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, or SAM Optimize database performance and design schemas for relational and NoSQL databases
- Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, IAM roles) Monitor, debug, and optimize API performance using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other AWS monitoring tools
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps teams
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend/API development
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or similar)
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing REST/GraphQL APIs Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS preferred)
- Familiarity with Git and agile development practices Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills Summary
- Languages: Java, Python, Node.js, Go, C#, or similar
- AWS Services: Lambda, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
- Tools & Frameworks: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, CircleCI, Terraform, OpenAPI/Swagger
- API Patterns: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets, event-driven architectures
What we believe:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
USTreserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
- To support and promote the values of UST.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures