Back End Developer

Rolo Studios; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 102.627.257 - 171.045.429; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Team lunches and get-togethers

Occasional cash bonuses

Work in a fun and demanding environment

Descripción de la vacante

Rolo Studios based in Bogotá, Colombia is searching for a Back-End Web Developer. This role involves managing server-side logic, maintaining the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to user requests.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building WordPress themes from scratch, understand CMS platforms, and excel in database management and security compliance. Strong communication skills and a self-managed approach are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Ability to handle data interchange between server and users.
• Strong knowledge of server-side logic and database maintenance.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize application speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Design and implement data storage solutions.

Conocimientos

Building WordPress themes from scratch

Experience with CMSes (Wix, Shopify, CraftCMS)

Server-side CSS preprocessors (LESS, SASS)

User authentication and authorization

Database management and administration

Automated testing platforms

Proficient in Git

Understanding of OWASP security principles

Communication skills on Slack

Organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

Rolo Studios incorporated in the United States in 2018. In our brief history, we have established a footprint around the globe and have centered our studio hub in Bogotá, Colombia. Our company is a non-traditional and modern agency. We do not have set schedules or fixed office hours. We do have team lunches and get togethers, offer occasional cash bonuses on top and provide a ton of other little perks you will find scattered throughout our company. This is an American startup-like work environment that is fast‑paced and demanding, but a lot of fun!

At our core, Rolo Studios is built on trust. And our partners to the north count on us and we are confident that our people will deliver. While accolades and credentials are nice, we are seeking talented people with all kinds of backgrounds that we can bring into our little world of best‑in‑class production work implemented for some of the biggest brands in the world. We’re a fun company that’s taking off!

Job Description

We are looking for a Back‑End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server‑side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front‑end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front‑end elements built by your coworkers into apps or websites. A basic understanding of front‑end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user‑facing elements developed by front‑end developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions

Qualifications

• The ability to build WordPress themes from scratch
• Experience with these additional CMSes is a major plus - Wix, Shopify and CraftCMS
• Good understanding of server‑side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance (Depending on a specific project)
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Setup and administration of backups
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
• Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment
• Advanced English required for Senior positions, basic to intermediate English is OKAY for Mid or Junior level positions
• Excellent communicator, not afraid to speak in front of the team on Slack and other communication channels
• Highly organized and self‑managed

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential.