Backend Developer Level 3

Rapinno Tech; Blue Ash (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Backend Developer to design and build backend components of Android applications. The role emphasizes significant experience in Java programming, Microservices architecture, and Spring Framework. You will collaborate with product design teams and uphold engineering best practices while working in a remote capacity. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, and experience with RESTful APIs and Docker is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Java programming and data structures.
• Expertise in Microservices architecture and development.
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs with a deep understanding of REST principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend eCommerce applications in cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers on product design.
• Identify and uphold engineering best practices.

Skills

Java programming

Microservices architecture

Spring Framework

SQL Database

NoSQL Databases

RESTful APIs

Docker

CI/CD

Messaging architectures

Problem-solving

Job description

• 100% remote candidates will be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

• As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the Kroger Technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of Android applications.
• Experience with modern libraries and tooling
• Significant Java programming skills and data structures
• Significant Microservices architecture and development skills
• Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot
• Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security etc
• Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases
• Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka, or equivalent
• Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles
• Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure
• Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies
• Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
• Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features
• Identify and uphold engineering best practices
• Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues
• Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team