Backend Software Developer

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Fort Point

Backend Software Developer

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) – Backend Services & API Integrations

    Position Summary

    We are looking for a highly skilled backend developer to design, build, and maintain distributed systems and APIs that power mission-critical services. You will have the opportunity to work with a leader in the financial services industry. This role focuses on hands-on development with TypeScript and Golang, leveraging modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.

    PLEASE BE AWARE that to qualify for this position, you need to be able to work on a direct w-2 basis (no corp-to-corp)

    Key Responsibilities

    Backend Development

    • Implement APIs using TypeScript (Node.js/Apollo Server) and Golang for high-performance services.
    • Develop GraphQL subgraphs and REST endpoints, ensuring schema integrity and efficient resolver logic.
    • Integrate with API gateways and enforce security standards (OIDC/JWT, role-based access).

    System Integration

    • Collaborate with other application teams to design and implement API integration patterns.
    • Work with Apollo Router for federated GraphQL architectures and schema composition.
    • Ensure robust error handling, observability, and performance optimization across services.

    Data Layer

    • Build and maintain data access layers using GORM (Go) and PrismaORM/TypeORM (TypeScript).
    • Implement data integration workflows with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake).
    • Optimize queries and ensure secure handling of sensitive data.
    • Infrastructure & Cloud
    • Deploy and operate services on containerized and serverless platforms (ECS/Fargate, Lambda) across AWS/GCP/Azure.
    • Use IaC tools (CDK/Terraform) for environment provisioning and configuration.
    • Implement observability practices with distributed tracing (X-Ray/OpenTelemetry), structured logging, and metrics.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • Languages & Frameworks: Proficiency in Golang and TypeScript; experience with Node.js, Apollo Server, and REST API design.
    • ORMs & Data Modeling: GORM, PrismaORM or TypeORM; strong understanding of relational and NoSQL data stores.
    • Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/GCP/Azure); familiarity with serverless and container orchestration.
    • Security: JWT/OIDC, TLS, IAM/RBAC principles.
    • Observability: Logging, metrics, and distributed tracing tools.
    • CI/CD: Automated build/deploy pipelines and zero-downtime deployment strategies.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with GraphQL federation and Apollo Router.
    • Familiarity with messaging systems (SQS/EventBridge or equivalents) and asynchronous processing patterns.
    • Exposure to data warehouse integration (Snowflake or similar).