Junior Backend Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer

Role Overview

We're looking for a talented Junior Backend Engineer to join our team and grow with us.

As a Junior Backend Engineer at Abel, you'll initially focus on forward deployed backend engineering with an emphasis on integrations. Your role will involve connecting our AWS-based systems with various police dispatch platforms, requiring both technical expertise and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and support integrations between Abel's systems and client dispatch platforms

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python in AWS environments

  • Work with AWS services including Lambda, SQS, S3, API Gateway, and Batch

  • Configure and troubleshoot systems in Windows environments

  • Be the first line of contact and consultation to law enforcement clients

  • Document integration processes and maintain technical knowledge base

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Experience with Python development

  • Familiarity with AWS services

  • Basic understanding of API integrations

  • Strong problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to pass an FBI background check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of software life cycle including API design, deployment and version control

  • Experience with Windows server environments

  • Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles

  • Understanding of software life cycle including API design, deployment and version control

Growth Opportunities

This role is designed as a pathway to becoming a fully-fledged Backend Engineer. You'll receive mentorship and opportunities to expand your skills in:

  • Advanced AWS architecture

  • System design and optimization

  • Security best practices for law enforcement applications

  • Team leadership and project management

Location

This position is in San Francisco, you are expected to be in office.

Contact

careers@abelpolice.com

Equal Opportunity Employer