Back-End Developer

HiresRight; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option incentive

Flexible work-from-home policy

Unlimited PTO

100% health, vision, and dental insurance premiums covered

Flexible work-from-home policy

Downtown Chicago office space

Job summary

A technology-focused company is seeking a Backend Technologist in Chicago to build services and APIs for innovative products. The role involves solving complex issues, mentoring peers, and creating well-tested code. Candidates with backend language proficiency and API technologies knowledge will be prioritized. Benefits include an excellent work-from-home policy, health insurance coverage, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in at least one backend language is required.
• Ability to create and integrate with various API technologies.
• Strong experience with software development and deployment processes.
• Experience deploying software products in production.
• Willingness to mentor teammates and learn from experts.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex business problems with deep technical knowledge.
• Maintain high standards for code aesthetics and user experience.
• Mentor teammates and adapt to feedback from industry experts.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply appropriately.
• Protect code quality and security.

Skills

Backend language experience (Java, Kotlin, Scala, NodeJS, Ruby, C#)

API technologies knowledge (REST, GraphQL)

High-quality code writing

Software development and deployment

Mentorship abilities

Familiarity with AWS Services

Tools

AWS Lambda

SQL databases (MySQL, Postgres)

NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

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.
• 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 space
• Experience creating and integrating with API technologies such as: REST APIs and/or GraphQL
• You can skillfully write high-quality, performant, and well-tested code
• You have extensive experience developing and deploying software products
• You advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed

Bonus Skills/Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS Services such as AWS Lambda, ECS, RDS, SQS/Event Bus
• Experience 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 more
• You're resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives
• Salary based on experience
• Stock option incentive
• Flexible work-from-home policy with available office space in downtown Chicago
• Unlimited PTO / Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance options (company covers 100% of insurance premiums)