Backend Engineer

Company: Hired
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Join *Hired* and find your dream job as a *Backend Software Engineer* at one of 10,000+ companies looking for candidates just like you. Companies on *Hired* apply to you, not the other way around. You'll receive salary and compensation details upfront - before the interview - and be able to choose from a variety of industries you're interested in, to find a job You'll love in less than 2 weeks.

Being a backend engineer means that you are responsible for the construction and the efficiency of all the backend functionality for our website. You are crucial in getting a project off and running. As a backend developer, you can integrate user-facing elements created by front-end developers with server-side logic, as well as build libraries and reusable code for future use. Engineering candidates on Hired are ambitious, multifaceted and can work independently and in a team environment to get the job done.

*Responsibilities*

* Using frameworks to build service-side software and integrate APIs and cloud computing

* Analyzing and compiling data, codes and processes to identify areas of improvement and resolve issues

* Work jointly with frontend developers along with other team members to set up objectives, as well as design cohesive, functional script

* Think strategically, creatively and innovatively using sound judgment and technical skills

* Strong understanding of programming techniques and tools, as well as the web development cycle

* Record data and report findings to the appropriate parties

* Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries

* Create security settings, restore and back up technologies for databases and websites

* Work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities

*What Skills*

* 2+ years experience with backend web development

* 2+ years of experience building well tested high volume, large-scale, distributed systems

* Experience with programming languages like HTML, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Python, C# or Java, Go Language, Swift, Docker, Azure, AngularJS and Angular 2.

* Experience with creating REST APIs and version control like Git

* Experience with modern MVC frameworks such as Django, Rails, Pyramid, Flask, Sails and Laravel

* Experience application architecture stacks, including API layer, business logic, data modeling, hosting, network and UI/UX

* Superb communication, time management, analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills

* Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology

* B.S. in computer engineering, web development, computer science or equivalent experience

*These Would Also Be Nice*

* Experience creating mobile applications using Objective-C, Swift or Android

* Experience with cloud development (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

* Experience doing unit testing with Virtual Machines

* Experience with Webpack

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