Back-End Developer

HiresRight; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.

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.

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)

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)