Backend Developer I

Job Description

Join our team as a Backend Developer I and contribute to the development, construction, and upkeep of scalable backend solutions within a multi-product microservice architecture. In this role, you will implement, test, and provide support for web services and APIs, leveraging standard frameworks and source control tools. Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver top-notch backend services. Contribute to re-designing of existing systems and developing new high-scale systems.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent foundational experience. 2. 5months Experienced with AWS, API integration, modern DevOps practices and cloud-based architecture 3. 5months Experience collaborating with other software engineers on the same project 4. 5months Experience working within and maintaining componentized design systems 5. 5months Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and monitoring web applications 6. 5months Experience with version control systems, preferably Git 7. 5months Experience designing and implementing relational databases, as well as the tools involved (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ActiveRecord) 8. 5months in the Retail, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain industries, preferred 9. Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). 10. A strong understanding of and experience with at least one modern web development language, ideally Ruby on Rails or Typescript. 11. Proficiency with Git. 12. Familiarity with strongly typed code. 13. Experience building and consuming APIs, particularly RESTful ones. 14. Experience with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres, and ORMs. 15. Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog. 16. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. 17. Working familiarity of document databases such as Redis.

Benefits

- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits - Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options - Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave - Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan