Backend Engineer

OurPetPolicy is a compliance-focused platform that helps property managers track animals on residential properties and maintain accurate records. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain backend systems, develop APIs and integrations, support PostgreSQL performance, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain backend systems and services using Java

Develop and maintain REST APIs, integrations, and internal services

Support PostgreSQL database development and performance optimization

Integrate third-party APIs and external platforms

Collaborate with developers, product teams, and operations staff on technical initiatives

Troubleshoot production issues and support system reliability and scalability

Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and workflows

Help improve internal tools, workflows, and engineering processes

Accurately document technical processes and development work

Preferred

• Experience with Python backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot or FastAPI
• Familiarity with Node.js or Express
• Exposure to AWS or cloud-based infrastructure
• Experience integrating third-party platforms or payment systems such as Stripe
• Previous experience working in SaaS or compliance-focused environments

Python backend development

Spring Boot

FastAPI

Node.js

Express

AWS

Cloud infrastructure

Third-party integration

Payment systems

Stripe

SaaS experience

Compliance experience

Benefits

Accrued PTO (up to 21 days of vacation and sick time year 1)

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

MacBook workstation provided

Company

Residential rental pet and ESA verification management platform

Boise, Idaho, USA

https://ourpetpolicy.com/

Founded in 2021

11-50 employees

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of backend development experience
• Experience with Java backend development
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration patterns
• Understanding of Git workflows, Unix-based environments, and command-line tools
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow established processes and standards
• Experience with Python backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot or FastAPI
• Familiarity with Node.js or Express
• Exposure to AWS or cloud-based infrastructure
• Experience integrating third-party platforms or payment systems such as Stripe
• Previous experience working in SaaS or compliance-focused environments
• 4-6+ years of backend development experience.

Required skills

Java, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Git, Unix, Command-Line Tools, AWS, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Node.js, Express, Stripe, Backend Integration, SaaS, Compliance-Focused Environments

Preferred skills

• Experience with Python backend development, • Experience with Spring Boot or FastAPI, • Familiarity with Node.js or Express, • Exposure to AWS or cloud-based infrastructure

Experience

4+ years