Backend Developer

Rose International

United States · Temporary · Entry

Date Posted: 01/26/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 496095

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Backend Developer

Job Location: Orem, UT, USA, 84058

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: M-F standard business hours

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 4

Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: AWS, Back End, Java, MySQL, NodeJs, Python

Experience Desired: Backend Development (3+ yrs); Database Expertise (5+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills

Backend Development: 3+ years of experience with server-side languages such as Python (preferred for AI integrations), Node.js, Java, or Go. Proficiency in building RESTful/GraphQL APIs and microservices architectures (e.g., using Express, Flask, or Spring Boot).
Database Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL via AWS RDS) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB). Skills in database design, optimization, indexing, and ORM tools (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Sequelize). Experience with data warehousing for reporting (e.g., Redshift) is a plus.
AWS Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, S3 for storage, VPC for networking, IAM for access management, and CloudWatch for monitoring. Experience with AWS security tools (e.g., KMS for encryption, GuardDuty) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure compliant, scalable deployments.
Security and Compliance: Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, or Utah-specific laws) and implementing secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP guidelines).
Additional Technical Skills: Version control with Git; containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); CI/CD pipelines (e.g., AWS CodePipeline); and basic understanding of AI/ML integrations (e.g., via SageMaker).
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills for documenting technical decisions and explaining compliance features to non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills

Prior work on government, compliance, or SaaS platforms is advantageous.
Experience with AI-assisted tools or data governance systems.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Database Specialist, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Knowledge of Utah's public sector ecosystem, including interactions with state agencies and political subdivisions.
Experience with handling sensitive government data is highly desirable.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join the development team for the DataGov.AI platform. The role focuses on building secure, scalable backend infrastructure to handle sensitive data governance, records management, and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to privacy protections while empowering government entities with intuitive tools.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services for the DataGov.AI system, enabling secure data ingestion, processing, and reporting for privacy compliance tasks (e.g., automated audits, records classification, and risk assessments).
Implement and optimize database schemas to store and query compliance-related data, ensuring data minimization, encryption, and access controls in linewith Utah's privacy mandates.
Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, including serverless architectures, storage solutions, and scalable computing resources to support multi-entity reporting.
Integrate AI-driven features (e.g., via APIs) for guiding users through privacy workflows, while maintaining audit trails and data sovereignty.
Collaborate with frontend developers, data scientists, and compliance experts to build microservices that translate legal requirements into actionable backend logic.
Ensure system security through best practices like authentication, authorization, and vulnerability scanning, with a focus on protecting personally identifiable information (PII).
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and scale the backend to handle growing demands from political subdivisions across Utah.
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and agile development processes to align with goals for unified data governance.
**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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