Back End Developer (Data Layer/API Specialist)

Position Overview The Backend Developer (Data Layer / API Specialist) is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and data interfaces that power digital experiences, analytics, and personalization platforms. This role focuses on API development, data ingestion and transformation, and secure, high-performance integration between upstream data sources and downstream applications. You will work closely with frontend engineers, data engineers, analytics teams, and platform architects to ensure reliable, well-governed data flows and performant backend services supporting enterprise-scale digital ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Backend & API Development • Design and develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to expose data and business services • Build backend services supporting real-time and batch data access • Ensure APIs are scalable, resilient, versioned, and well documented (OpenAPI/Swagger) Data Layer Engineering • Implement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration services • Integrate backend services with relational databases, NoSQL stores, warehouses, and event streams • Optimize data access patterns for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Integration & Platform Enablement • Integrate backend services with third-party platforms including CDPs, analytics tools, CRM, CMS, and marketing platforms • Support identity resolution, consent enforcement, and governance requirements at the API layer • Enable downstream consumers (web, mobile, call center, analytics) with clean and consistent data interfaces Security, Reliability & Performance • Implement authentication, authorization, and API security best practices • Monitor, tune, and scale services for performance and availability • Build observability into services through logging, metrics, and error handling Collaboration & Delivery • Partner with frontend, analytics, and data engineering teams on end-to-end solution delivery • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to backend standards and best practices • Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills • Strong experience with backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go • Hands-on experience building and consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs • Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.) • Experience working with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, or event-driven architectures • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Data & Integration • Experience integrating with analytics, CDP, CRM, or marketing platforms • Understanding of data modeling, schemas, and data quality practices • Awareness of identity, consent, and data privacy considerations Engineering Practices • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated testing • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes preferred) • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in MarTech, analytics, or personalization ecosystems • Exposure to real-time streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub) • Familiarity with API gateways, service meshes, or microservices architectures • Experience supporting enterprise-scale data platforms What Success Looks Like • Reliable, well-structured APIs enabling efficient data consumption • Scalable backend services supporting real-time and batch workloads • Strong data quality, security, and governance enforcement • High trust and adoption from frontend, analytics, and platform teams About Blue Acorn iCi Blue Acorn iCi, a business unit of Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC, is a digital experience partner helping global brands design, build, and optimize the future of customer engagement. We blend data, design, and technology to deliver connected commerce and content solutions that drive measurable results. Specializing in the Adobe Experience Cloud, we provide end-to-end services across commerce, content, analytics, and customer insights. Backed by Infosys, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy and execution—solving complex challenges for industry leaders in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond. From large-scale digital transformation programs to platform implementations and ongoing optimization, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every engagement. Why Join Us? Blue Acorn iCi is a place for curious thinkers, smart builders, and digital pioneers. We’re more than a consultancy—we’re a team of innovators helping the world’s top brands shape the future of digital. Here, you won’t just contribute to a project—you’ll drive meaningful outcomes, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow your skills in a high-impact, high-growth environment. We believe great work starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating a culture where talent thrives, ideas spark change, and results speak for themselves. If you’re ready to push boundaries, deliver real value, and help shape the next generation of digital experiences—this is your place. • **Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Infosys Nova Holdings, LLC does not provide immigration or visa sponsorship for this position (including H4 EAD, H‑1B, OPT, CPT, TN, O‑1, E‑3, or J‑1 visas).*** Full Time, Non-Temporary Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more! 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