Backend Developer - Azure Communications Services Focus

Java Backend Developer / Software Engineer – Azure Communication Services Focus

Location: Austin, Texas
Schedule: Part-Time | Project-Based
Pay: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Drive Innovation Through Real-Time Communication

Are you a backend developer with a passion for building scalable, cloud-based communication systems? Join our high-impact development team to help deliver real-time chat and voice functionality using Microsoft Azure Communication Services (ACS)—empowering smarter, faster healthcare recruitment.

What You’ll Do

Develop Scalable Backend Systems

• Design, develop, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code
• Build robust RESTful APIs to connect front-end apps, third-party services, and Azure Communication Services (ACS)
• Integrate ACS-based chat and voice features into our existing platform

Optimize for Performance and Reliability

• Ensure backend services are fast, secure, and scalable
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix performance bottlenecks and bugs

Collaborate Across Teams

• Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to system design decisions

Manage and Optimize Data

• Develop and fine-tune database schemas for performance and data integrity
• Perform data migrations, backups, and recovery as needed

Stay Ahead of the Curve

• Explore and adopt the latest in Azure technologies and cloud communication tools
• Recommend best practices and process improvements to boost development efficiency

What You Bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Technical Skills:

• Strong backend development experience in Java, Python, or Node.js
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially Azure Communication Services (ACS)
• Familiarity with real-time messaging protocols and services
• Experience working with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Work with Us?

At mlee.com, we're transforming the healthcare hiring landscape through data, technology, and human connection. Our mission is to help providers and healthcare organizations build stronger teams, faster—and your work will directly contribute to that mission.

As a Java Backend Developer, you'll help us build next-gen communication features that make the hiring process more connected and efficient. If you're looking for a project with impact, flexibility, and the chance to work on meaningful tech—this is it.

Apply Now

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a passionate team building smart solutions for healthcare recruitment.