Software Developer, Backend

Buyers Edge Platform; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology provider in the foodservice industry as a Backend Developer. This role focuses on developing a powerful analytics tool for the BI team, enhancing existing applications, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through high-quality code and collaboration with diverse teams. You will need expertise in Kotlin, Java, SQL, and strong problem-solving abilities to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy

Thorough training and development program

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the development team to improve existing applications.
• Develop high quality code and assist with code releases.
• Fulfill stakeholders’ needs and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Proficiency in Kotlin

Proficiency in Java

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Strong SQL skills

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Git

UNIX/Linux

JIRA

Confluence

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position is remotely based. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Backend Developer to join our dynamic team and accelerate the development of our new, powerful analytics tool we're building for our BI team. Your contributions will directly enhance feature development, empower our analytical teams, and save countless hours of manual effort. If you're passionate about creating innovative tools that drive real impact, we'd love to have you onboard!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the development team and Stakeholders to improve the existing application and build out new custom solutions to support the growing needs of the organization.
• Develop high quality code that adheres to best practices in design, proper testing, and good documentation.
• Assist with code releases where needed, including rollout and testing.
• Fulfill stakeholders’ needs and ensure they are satisfied with the result.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required experience:

• BA/BS in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5+ years of backend software development experience
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java (both preferred)
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Familiarity with data warehouse architectures and query optimization for analytics
• Git proficiency, including branching strategies, resolving complex merge conflicts, and working with large codebases in collaborative environments
• Experience developing and writing unit/integration tests
• Strong understanding of the full SDLC
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with UNIX/Linux and JIRA/Confluence
• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) is a plus
• Experience with Redshift, and JPA is a plus
• Experience with Angular or React is a plus
• Exposure to containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
  
  

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us!

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverage to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it!

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality

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