Back-End Engineer: Build Fast, Scalable Web Apps

Family Assist; Washington; On-site; USD 17,074 - 23,101; Full time

Job summary

Family Assist, a fast-growing tech startup in Washington, is hiring a Back‑End Developer to design, build, and maintain the server‑side of web applications. You will work with front‑end teams to ensure scalable, reliable systems and optimize performance.

Requirements: BS in Computer Science or related field and at least 2 years of back‑end experience; proficiency in Java, Python, or Ruby; experience with Node.js or Django; strong SQL skills; familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Back-End Developer.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Experience with Node.js or Django and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient and scalable server-side code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues during development and deployment.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in back-end development.

Skills

Server-side programming

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Ruby

Node.js

Django

SQL

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

Family Assist, a fast-growing tech startup in Washington, is hiring a Back‑End Developer to design, build, and maintain the server‑side of web applications. You will work with front‑end teams to ensure scalable, reliable systems and optimize performance.

Requirements: BS in Computer Science or related field and at least 2 years of back‑end experience; proficiency in Java, Python, or Ruby; experience with Node.js or Django; strong SQL skills; familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; ability to