Backend Developer

ACLED

full-time

Posted on: 10/17/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudDockerGoJavaPythonSQL

About the role

Design and execute the server side logic of web-based applications.
Create and manage APIs to connect web applications to backend databases.
Work closely with the Data Science team to advise, design, and execute server side logic for data science models and applications.
Work closely with the frontend developer to deliver innovative and user friendly tools to interact with ACLED data.
Assess current project architectures, propose improvements, and implement them.
Collaborate with Head of Data Science to understand organizational objectives and propose new projects and solutions for the team’s portfolio.

At least 3 years of professional experience in backend development.
Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.
Diverse programming experience in common languages (e.g., Bash, Java, Golang, C++).
Experienced in building scalable, secure, and performant RESTful APIs.
Experienced with Docker, virtualization, and containerization.
Familiarity and experience with cloud-based deployments, preferably AWS.
Experience with Git/GitHub.
Fluency in English.
Reliable with strong problem-solving skills.
An extremely high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Flexible team player, especially across a remote, global team.

Benefits

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PythonSQLBashJavaGolangC++RESTful APIsDockervirtualizationcontainerization

problem-solvingattention to detailflexible team playerreliableability to work remotelymeet deadlineslimited supervision