About the job Back-End Developer
Our client is looking for a Backend technologist to build services and APIs to support our next generation of products. You will join our team of other world-class Engineers and collaborate closely with our Operations, UX / UI Design, Product, Marketing, and external teams. While we prefer candidates located in Chicago, we will consider exceptional applicants in other locations.
Responsibilities
- Leveraging deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems
- Exemplifying high standards and attention to detail in aesthetics of code, user experience, and security
- Willingness to mentor dev teammates and be mentored by freight industry experts
- Understanding the latest emerging technology and knowing when and when not to use it
- Codifying our software development process, including procedures for writing unit tests, performing code reviews, etc.
- Supporting production deployments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Technology Skills
Experience developing code in at least 1 backend language (Java, Kotlin, Scala, NodeJS, Ruby, C#, etc.)Bonus points for proficiency in the JRE spaceExperience creating and integrating with API technologies such as : REST APIs and / or GraphQLYou can skillfully write high-quality, performant, and well-tested codeYou have extensive experience developing and deploying software productsYou advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when neededBonus Skills / Qualifications
Experience working with AWS Services such as AWS Lambda, ECS, RDS, SQS / Event BusExperience working with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.You are present in the external tech community and proactively share your expertise with others via speaking engagements, contributions to open source, blogs, and moreYou're resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectivesBenefits
Salary based on experienceStock option incentiveFlexible work-from-home policy with available office space in downtown ChicagoUnlimited PTO / Paid HolidaysHealth, Vision, and Dental insurance options (company covers 100% of insurance premiums)401k with company matching