Sr. Back-end Developer

TechDigital Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will develop and maintain a cutting-edge AI Core Platform, utilizing your expertise in Python and Java. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, implement robust APIs, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud-native development and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. If you thrive in a dynamic Agile environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on backend development.
• Solid experience in Python or Java and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an AI Core Platform and applications.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and review Pull Requests.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD tools

Agile SDLC

Microservices Architecture

Application Security

Linux/Unix

Database Concepts

Performance Testing

Coaching Skills

Tools

Github

Docker

Jenkins

Postman

Dynatrace

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rapidly expanding AI Core Platform, as well as building applications on top.
• Develop APIs & Batch Processing with technologies such as Python, Flask, Java, Spring, MSSQL, Snowflake in an Azure infrastructure.
• Help design and drive the implementation of a scalable and robust core AI platform and models to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop unit tests and test end to end using tools such as Postman.
• Given a design, decompose the design to deliverable stories.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies: Story Elaboration, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives.
• Review Pull Requests and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering focused on backend development in an Agile SDLC environment.
• Solid hands-on experience in Python or Java and CI / CD tools (e.g., Github, Docker, Jenkins).
• Understands cloud native development with the understanding of Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Understands database concepts (DDL, DML, Indexing, Partitioning, etc)
• Experience in deploying cloud native applications to a cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with design patterns (MVC, Product & Consumer, Singleton, Factory, etc)
• Understands application security concepts: Encryption, Decryption, SSL, JWT, Authentication, Authorization

• Experience in collaborating on small POCs (Proof of Concepts) with other engineers.
• Experience conducting performance tests and monitoring applications with tools such as Dynatrace.
• Strong ownership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to actively coach less experienced team members and be an influencer in the team.

• Comfortable challenging peers and leaders to drive strategy forward.
• Nice to have:
  • Familiarity with GenAI, NLP (Natural Language Processing)
  • Front end development experience (e.g. JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue.js)