(Remote) Senior Software Backend Engineer – Financial and Billing Applications

Harris Computer; Kentucky; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Kentucky is seeking an experienced backend developer to provide technical leadership and mentorship to a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in backend systems. You will be responsible for leading design reviews, managing code reviews, and ensuring high-quality outputs. This position offers a competitive salary of up to $110,000 and comes with generous vacation and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Salary up to $110,000 USD

3 weeks of vacation and 5 personal days

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend development.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide backend technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Lead design reviews and support various departments with escalated technical issues.
• Work alongside QA to promote best practices.

Skills

backend development

Unix/Linux environments

Oracle

PL/SQL

MS SQL Server

Transact-SQL

interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $110,000 USD
• 3 weeks of vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from the first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
• Flexible work options
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects that influence the utility sector

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Provide backend technical leadership and mentorship to team members
• Lead design reviews and support various departments with escalated technical issues
• Work alongside QA to promote best practices, ensuring high quality across the team
• Manage and participate in code reviews, providing critical feedback on backend designs and code
• Implement accounting best practices in the design of backend billing and reporting applications

What is Required (Qualifications)

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Math, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend development
• Proficient in Unix/Linux environments
• Experienced with Oracle and PL/SQL or MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience programming in COBOL
• Deep expertise in backend development for billing and/or accounting applications
• Fundamental knowledge of double-entry accounting, especially involving cash transactions
• Strong familiarity with the utility sector
• Proven track record of working directly with clients

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