We are seeking a full-time Backend Developer to perform further development on our online software platform.

Your responsibilities are to:

• Work with designers/frontend engineers to take customer data and feature requests and create technical specs and architecture decisions


• Work with designers to take design specs and translate them into technical specs


• Work with a team of developers to maintain quality and production standards


• Develop timelines for delivery and implementation of new products


• Troubleshoot problems & identify areas for improvement


• Ensure feedback and requests are integrated into product planning and development processes


• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design functional, cohesive codes to enhance user experience


• Develop ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments & trends


• Participate in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages


• Practice good documentation practices

• Deep understanding of Java, MySQL, git, MVC architecture, relational databases, REST API


• Some understanding of JavaScript, Spring Framework, AWS, JSON/NoSQL, UNIX, XML


• Strong understanding of the web development cycle & programming techniques & tools


• Focus on efficiency, user experience, & process improvement


• Excellent project & time management skills


• Strong problem solving, verbal & written communication skills


• BA/BS degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field

• 3-5 years experience in a fast-paced software development environment


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  Test driven development (TDD) experience
  


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  Experience working in fast-paced environments like technology startups