Department

IT

Job Summary

The Back-End Developer works independently or as a team member to analyze user requirements, design systems to satisfy requirements, and implement designs using best practices within the ext.JS framework. Additionally, the Back-End Web Developer will need to be able to work on a .net framework with 5-10 years of experience.

Who You are:

• Communicate clearly with business users and team members
• Appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of others, remaining open and approachable to alternate perspectives and solutions
• Work as part of a small team that practices Lean development methodologies
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and punctual
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• College or University degree
• API design and development
• CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• RESTful Services
• Server-side languages like PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, and .Net
• Database technologies like MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Web server technologies like Node.js, J2EE, Apache, Nginx, ISS, etc.
• Frameworks related to their server-side language of choice like: Express.js, Ruby on Rails, CakePHP, etc.
• Ability to complete all phases of software development life cycle including analysis, design, functionality, testing and support
• Understand and apply general architectural specifications
• Review new technologies as applicable solutions to new or existing problems
• Applied knowledge of S.O.L.I.D design principals
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience developing web-based applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ext.js (as we are transitioning from this)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Experience working with source control systems such as Git, BitBucket or Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Knowledge of the following: Python, PHP, MySQL, Node.js, Laravel, Docker, Vagrant, Debian, Varnish, Nginx, Git, Redis, AngularJS, Bash, Casper.JS, Nagios, Memcached, Solr
• Experience building PaaS systems using Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS is a plus but not required
• Exposure to Scrum is a plus not required

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies (F.L.I.I.P.)

• Flexibility – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment and adjusts effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Remains flexible in spite of adversity. Embraces change.
• Leadership – Facilitates a positive and productive team oriented environment. Provides open communication/feedback within the team. Builds collaboration to maintain productive teams. Treats people with honesty and respect. Maintains positive relationships with employees at all levels. Uses appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners. Interacts with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
• Innovation – Identifies and accomplishes challenging objectives or personal goals. Works effectively with others to achieve goals. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Maintains a high level of interest, enthusiasm and personal performance. Takes steps to improve processes and find better solutions. Champions quality work and proactively takes steps to correct errors or improve overall products/solutions. Drives continuous improvement. Demonstrates a willingness to change approach based on feedback.
• Integrity – Supports and upholds the organization's standards and values. Demonstrates honesty, reliability and professionalism. Maintains the highest ethical standards.
• Passion – Provides excellent customer service to internal clients, partners, vendors and teams. Responds promptly, professionally, effectively, and efficiently. Recognizes sense of urgency in responding to needs. Follows up to ensure requests, needs, and commitments are met consistently.