Backend Developer

LawPay

Marketing Backend Developer joining 8am's Demand Generation team. Developing backend services for customer-facing websites and marketing platforms with a focus on integrations and automation.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDjangoDynamoDBFlaskJavaScriptNode.jsPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and support backend services and APIs that power customer-facing websites and marketing platforms.
Build and maintain integrations between Marketing Operations systems (e.g., Marketo, Salesforce) to ensure reliable data flow and workflow automation.
Contribute to database design and maintenance to support marketing and customer data needs, with a focus on reliability and performance.
Build and maintain APIs and services that integrate with third-party platforms and internal tools.
Optimize backend code and processes for performance, scalability, and stability.
Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and marketing stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, escalating complex problems when needed.
Write and maintain clear technical documentation for systems, integrations, and processes.
Communicate progress, risks, and status updates to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and similar services).
Experience building or maintaining server-side APIs using Ruby, Python (Django, Flask), Node.js, or similar backend technologies.
Familiarity with marketing technology stacks and integrations (e.g., CRM, marketing automation platforms) is a strong plus.
Exposure to modern web architectures such as composable or JAMStack environments.
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentAPI developmentdatabase designperformance optimizationRubyPythonDjangoFlaskNode.jscloud-based infrastructure

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationtroubleshootingtechnical documentation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technology