API-Driven Backend Engineer

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Cleveland is seeking a Back End Application Developer to design, build, and maintain server-side components of digital platforms, including APIs and event-driven services. You will work with Java, Python, or Ruby and collaborate with front-end teams to ensure scalable, secure back-end solutions.

This on-site role emphasizes problem solving, performance tuning, and adherence to coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field or 3+ years of related experience
• 2–4 years in back-end application development or engineering
• Proficiency in Java, Python or Ruby
• Familiarity with back-end frameworks
• Moderate understanding of web protocols
• Strong problem-solving and detail orientation
• Collaborative work with technical stakeholders
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Analyze back-end architecture and implement optimizations for better performance
• Write, review and optimize code with senior engineers for reliability and scalability
• Design and implement efficient integration solutions with front-end developers
• Support discussions with technology leaders to align business and technical requirements
• Update status and monitor health of services and databases
• Troubleshoot and debug complex application and database issues
• Stay informed about industry trends and share insights with the team
• Assist in planning and executing unit tests or QA measures
• Help train platform users on best practices for maintenance
• Create and refine documentation with guidance from senior team members

Skills

Java

Python

Ruby

Spring Boot

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

3 years of experience in application development

Job description

Sherwin-Williams in Cleveland is seeking a Back End Application Developer to design, build, and maintain server-side components of digital platforms, including APIs and event-driven services. You will work with Java, Python, or Ruby and collaborate with front-end teams to ensure scalable, secure back-end solutions.

This on-site role emphasizes problem solving, performance tuning, and adherence to coding standards.