Senior Backend Developer & Automation Specialist

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer & Automation Specialist Location: Full-time, Remote (Nearshore candidates preferred) Company: U.S.-based organization Work Schedule: 44 hours per week, Monday–Friday; weekends off; PTO included Company Overview A U.S.-based managed service provider (MSP) delivers a range of IT and technology infrastructure solutions, including managed IT services, systems integration, and security related technologies. The organization values practical, user-friendly technology solutions and seeks professionals who share this approach. The company is hiring a full-time remote contractor for the role of Senior Backend Developer & Automation Specialist. The position focuses on building backend systems, automation workflows, and integrations that connect internal platforms with third-party vendor APIs. What You'll Do • Develop backend services and integrate APIs using Go (preferred) or Python Example Projects • Build and maintain automation workflows in n8n using JavaScript, Python, and SQL • Create integrations between internal systems and third-party vendor APIs • Parse and transform data from emails, webhooks, and external systems • Contribute to AI/LLM-powered projects (chat agents, prompt engineering, document processing) • Document system interfaces, data flows, and integration architecture • Train an AI chat agent on internal data to recommend the correct expense accounts for receipts • Monitor an inbox for vendor status updates (ordered, shipped, delivered) and automatically update purchase orders • Pull data from hosted APIs with inventory/product information to update our ERP system Required Skills • Proficiency in Go or Python for backend development • Experience building automation workflows in n8n (JavaScript/Python/SQL) • Strong REST API integration skills (JSON/XML payloads, webhooks, OAuth) • Basic Bootstrap HTML knowledge (minimal front-end work as this role is backend focused) • Git & GitHub proficiency • Ability to document integrations, data payloads, and system architecture • Clear written and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience (Nice to Have) • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) patterns and vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma, Weaviate) • HaloPSA, Microsoft Graph API, Avigilon Alta API, Xero API • Hatz AI, Dify, or similar LLM orchestration platforms • Supabase or similar backend-as-a-service platforms • Experience in MSP/ITSM environments Why Join This Company? Fully remote work with flexible collaboration. Career growth opportunities within a fast-paced IT consulting firm. Structured and supportive work environment focused on professional development. Application Process Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the company's career website: 🔗 https://osprey-strategic-research.breezy.hr/