Principal Application Developer

VSE Aviation

. Design, build, and maintain the core back-end software architecture for a scalable e-commerce platform .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable back-end architectures for e-commerce platforms, with strong proficiency in server-side languages, API development, and database optimization. Familiarity with cloud platforms and experience in e-commerce operations, including payment systems and inventory management, are essential.

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Back-End Software ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureRelational And Non-Relational DatabasesE-Commerce Systems

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Hard Skills

Server-Side LanguagesRESTful APIsGraphQL APIsDatabase OptimizationJSONXMLMicroservicesEvent-Driven SystemsContainerizationCI/CD Pipelines

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingProactive Identification

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsMonitoring ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

E-CommercePayment GatewaysInventory ManagementOrder FulfillmentCatalog ManagementMulti-Vendor SystemsHeadless CommerceAPI-First Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsERPGraphQLMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain the core back-end software architecture for a scalable e-commerce platform
Develop APIs, microservices, and integrations to power front-end applications and third-party services
Implement secure payment systems, inventory management, and order fulfillment logic
Optimize database schemas and queries for high availability and large-scale traffic
Ensure platform compliance with security and privacy standards
Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product managers to deliver a seamless platform experience
Build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools for system reliability
Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and design scalable solutions
Own the design, coding/build, and scale-out of a modern e-commerce platform backend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Residency in South Florida, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Atlanta, GA area required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent experience, OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree
7 years of relevant/technical work experience
Strong proficiency in server-side languages
Experience with frameworks
Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases
Experience with JSON, XML, and structured data formats
Experience building and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
Knowledge of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and containerization
Familiarity with cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with eCommerce, including inventory management, payment gateways, shopping cart logic, and shipping APIs
Experience with integrations involving ERP backend systems
Understanding of catalog management, inventory, promotions, and multi-vendor systems
Willingness/ability to travel 25%
Preferred: experience designing distributed systems for high-traffic e-commerce
Preferred: knowledge of caching, message queues, and search optimization
Preferred: exposure to headless commerce platforms and API-first architectures
Preferred: previous experience with large-scale e-commerce builds or SaaS platforms