Backend Services Developer/Backend Java Developer

Saxon Global; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Seattle seeks a Backend Services Developer for a 12+ month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of software development experience and a strong backend engineering background. Responsibilities include developing AI services and participating in software design, documentation, and code review. The candidate must have experience in a cloud environment, especially Google Cloud or AWS, and proficiency in Scala and Play Framework is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in software development.
• Strong backend engineering background.
• Knowledge of Java8 and Kubernetes is desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software design, technical documentation, and code review.
• Develop backend services for AI applications.

Skills

Backend engineering

Problem-solving

Cloud environment experience

Scala

Play Framework

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

MS Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Google Cloud

AWS

Java8

Kubernetes

Node.js

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

Saxon Global is one of the fastest growing Inc. 500 Companies in the U.S., providing enhanced IT consulting and engineering solution services for past 16 years. Saxon Global specializes in Business Intelligence, Mobility, Big Data & Cloud and provides IT tools and services to help organizations across industry verticals such as Financial Services, Retail, Telecom, Healthcare, Banking and Media Entertainment for their continued growth.

Job Description

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Interview Details: Phone and In person

• Backend Services Developer for AI services.
• BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. MS desired.
• Minimum 4+ years in software development.
• Strong backend engineering background.
• Working experience in a cloud environment (e.g. Google Cloud/Container engine) is required- Google Cloud is preferred and AWS is an alternative.
• Working experience in Scala and Play are required with demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of Java8 and Kubernetes is desired.
• Knowledge of Node.js is a plus.
• Responsible of software design, technical documentation, and code review.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.