Backend Developer

Onyx Elite; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Onyx Elite in El Paso, TX seeks a Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications powering web and mobile platforms. You will create robust APIs, manage data flow, and optimize databases for fast retrieval.

You will collaborate with a tech-focused team, implement security measures, and ensure the system scales with increasing load while mentoring junior developers and staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new features and improvements.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new features and improvements.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

REST APIs

Job description

Onyx Elite seeks a Backend Developer for its energy trading and logistics division in El Paso, TX. This FULL_TIME role offers a negotiable salary and benefits.

As a Backend Developer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications that power the functionality of web and mobile applications. This involves creating APIs, managing server-side logic, and ensuring seamless data flow between the client and server. You'll also be tasked with optimizing database performance to ensure fast and efficient data retrieval and storage. This includes designing efficient database schemas, writing optimized queries, and implementing caching mechanisms. Additionally, you'll be responsible for ensuring the security and scalability of the system. This involves implementing security measures such as authentication and authorization, data encryption, and secure coding practices. You'll also need to ensure that the system can handle increased traffic and data loads by implementing load balancing, horizontal scaling, and other performance optimization techniques.

You’ll collaborate with a team of developers and stakeholders in a tech-focused environment. The workplace is in El Paso, TX, with a focus on energy solutions.

The salary for this position is negotiable, taking into account various factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific responsibilities of the role. In addition to the base salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. These benefits are designed to support the employee's overall well-being and career growth, providing a balanced and rewarding work environment.

You must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience with Python, Java, or C++ is required. Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is essential.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new features and improvements
• Optimize application performance, ensuring high availability and reliability
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

What we need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
• Experience with database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail