Software Engineer I - Backend

Location: Virtual - Illinois

Remote Type: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The primary goal of CDW's platform is to accelerate the delivery of quality services to our customers and create a feature set that can be built upon by product teams.

As a Software Engineer, Backend, you will contribute to maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs served by a Flask application running in a containerized AWS workload. Your code will interact with several types of databases including PostgreSQL, Redis and ElasticSearch. Test driven development is crucial to us - all releases are tested and inspected for quality and security in our automated CI/CD pipelines. Your contributions will drive company and departmental objectives which directly improve the quality of life for all teams at Mission and provide deep value to our customers.

This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs that drive our web applications and automation

• Develop and maintain production code for quality and performance; ensure code is clear and well tested

• Develop and maintain integrations with services such as AWS, Okta, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and New Relic

• Participate in software delivery processes such as refining work scope, estimating effort, code reviewing, testing, maintenance and recommending operational improvements

• Promote, contribute and maintain clear and concise documentation on our code base

• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement improvements to design and processes

• Collaborate with other teams to advise on technical feasibility of feature requirements.

• Identify and enforce information security controls and best practices in Mission’s production environments

• Participate in occasional on-call rotations; one week per quarter

• Support internal Mission teams by providing technical and operational guidance for systems and tools managed by the Product Development team

Requirements

• Professional experience or equivalent in designing and developing web applications using Python.

• Proficiency with REST and GraphQL API development.

• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticSearch.

• Experience in writing unit and integration tests in Python.

• Experience managing CI/CD deployments in tools like Gitlab within a Kubernetes/EKS environment.

• Experience developing and deploying software in the AWS ecosystem.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, capable of conveying technical needs to engineering and non-engineering teams.

• AWS Cloud Practitioner OR PCAP to be achieved within one year of hire

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

 

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

 

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.