Inabia is seeking a Senior Backend API Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade enterprise backend services and microservices. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Java or Python, hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, and a strong command of modern DevOps and CI/CD practices. Experience in the Telecommunications domain and familiarity with TM Forum Open APIs is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices for enterprise-grade applications
- Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and integration layers connecting internal and external systems
- Develop cloud-native applications and services leveraging containerization and orchestration platforms
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions
- Implement robust automated unit tests, integration tests, and API validation frameworks
- Review code, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers through peer reviews and technical guidance
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root-cause analysis
- Monitor application health, identify bottlenecks, and drive performance optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps & QA teams, and business stakeholders
- Support CI/CD automation and deployment processes across development, testing, and production environments
- Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and operational runbooks
- Work effectively across distributed global teams and time zones
Key Qualifications
- Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot preferred) or Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent)
- RESTful API design and development, API Gateway patterns, OpenAPI/Swagger
- Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
- Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- Version control with Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
- Shell/Bash scripting
- Microservices architecture and enterprise system integrations
- Event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent)
- Relational and NoSQL databases
- Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, PyTest, Mockito) and test automation
- API testing tools such as Postman
- Code quality tools (SonarQube preferred) and static code analysis
- Monitoring and observability tools: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK
- Design Patterns, SOLID Principles, performance tuning, high availability, and scalability design
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing Telecom OSS/BSS integrations
- Knowledge of TM Forum Open APIs (TMF620, TMF641, TMF622, TMF633, TMF638, TMF640, etc.)
- Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments in production environments
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture patterns
- Working knowledge of Golang
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Java with Spring Boot preferred, or Python with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent
- RESTful API design and development, API Gateway patterns, and OpenAPI/Swagger
- Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- Version control using Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket, plus automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
- Shell/Bash scripting
- Microservices architecture and enterprise system integrations
- Event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, PyTest, and Mockito, plus test automation
- API testing tools such as Postman
- Code quality tools such as SonarQube and static code analysis
- Monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK
- Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, performance tuning, high availability, and scalability design
- Experience implementing Telecom OSS/BSS integrations
- Knowledge of TM Forum Open APIs, including TMF620, TMF641, TMF622, TMF633, TMF638, and TMF640
- Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments in production environments
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture patterns
- Working knowledge of Golang
What We Do
WHO Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships. As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation. WHAT For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success. HOW We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients. WHY We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
