Sr. Backend developer Node.js, Python, Docker, OCR Integrations

Job Title: Backend Developer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (On-site or Hybrid Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to help architect and build the foundational infrastructure for a new platform focused on solving real-world challenges in the manufacturing space. This is an opportunity to join at the ground level and play a key role in shaping a secure, scalable, and high-performance system.

Key Responsibilities:

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Take ownership of backend architecture and system design
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Build and maintain scalable, secure APIs for application functionality and third-party integrations
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Design and implement file handling pipelines, especially for 3D models and CAD files
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Work with OCR tools and integrations to extract and process data from documents
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Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions
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Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to best practices in development and deployment
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Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers

Tech Stack:

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Node.js
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Python
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Docker
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OCR integrations (e.g., Tesseract, AWS Textract, or similar)
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CAD file processing tools and formats (e.g., STEP, STL, DXF)
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Experience with RESTful APIs and modern system architecture

Qualifications:

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Strong problem-solving skills and a thoughtful approach to system design
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Experience working in early-stage product environments is a plus
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud infrastructure is preferred
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills