Job Title: Back End Developer (Data Layer/API Specialist)

Company Name: Blue Acorn iCi

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/back-end-developer-data-layer-api-specialist/8486290

Job Description: Position OverviewThe Backend Developer (Data Layer / API Specialist) is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and data interfaces that power digital experiences, analytics, and personalization platforms. This role focuses on API development, data ingestion and transformation, and secure, high-performance integration between upstream data sources and downstream applications.
You will work closely with frontend engineers, data engineers, analytics teams, and platform architects to ensure reliable, well-governed data flows and performant backend services supporting enterprise-scale digital ecosystems.
Key ResponsibilitiesBackend & API DevelopmentDesign and develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to expose data and business services
Build backend services supporting real-time and batch data access

Ensure APIs are scalable, resilient, versioned, and well documented (OpenAPI/Swagger)

Data Layer EngineeringImplement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration services

Integrate backend services with relational databases, NoSQL stores, warehouses, and event streams

Optimize data access patterns for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency

Integration & Platform EnablementIntegrate backend services with third-party platforms including CDPs, analytics tools, CRM, CMS, and marketing platforms

Support identity resolution, consent enforcement, and governance requirements at the API layer

Enable downstream consumers (web, mobile, call center, analytics) with clean and consistent data interfaces

Security, Reliability & PerformanceImplement authentication, authorization, and API security best practices

Monitor, tune, and scale services for performance and availability

Build observability into services through logging, metrics, and error handling

Collaboration & DeliveryPartner with frontend, analytics, and data engineering teams on end-to-end solution delivery

Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to backend standards and best practices

Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows

Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical SkillsStrong 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 (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)

Experience working with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, or event-driven architectures

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Data & IntegrationExperience integrating with analytics, CDP, CRM, or marketing platforms

Understanding of data modeling, schemas, and data quality practices

Awareness of identity, consent, and data privacy considerations

Engineering PracticesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated testing

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)

Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills

Preferred QualificationsExperience working in MarTech, analytics, or personalization ecosystems

Exposure to real-time streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub)

Familiarity with API gateways, service meshes, or microservices architectures

Experience supporting enterprise-scale data platforms

What Success Looks LikeReliable, well-structured APIs enabling efficient data consumption

Scalable backend services supporting real-time and batch workloads

Strong data quality, security, and governance enforcement

High trust and adoption from frontend, analytics, and platform teams