Sr. Backend Engineer

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 6+ years of progressive experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 4+ years of progressive experience. 4+ years of professional experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Struts, Hibernate 4+ years of professional experience with relational databases (MySQL and/or Oracle) Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design Experience making complex backend architecture design choices Passion for web technologies, and keeping up to date with new tools and techniques Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle: frontend and backend web application development, implementing business logic, and developing user interfaces Ability to work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support, while responding efficiently to multiple program priorities Linux, Shell, and Perl scripting, writing, and executing UNIX commands, and utilizing Linux servers to debug, deploy code, install, and monitor software to be used in testing and production environments Experience with webservers including Apache and Nginx

Participate in all phases of software development: requirements, design, construction, testing, deployment, and maintenance Design and develop reliable and scalable distributed systems Ensure system reliability, optimized performance, and compliance with security policies Ensure industry standard development best practices are observed, including accessibility and privacy compliance Build reusable code and libraries for future use Assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and partner with business analysts to refine project requirements Collaborate with project owners and development teams to ensure implementation, designs are in-sync, and to deliver client facing products Evaluate technical designs and conduct code reviews Serve as a mentor to junior team members Review requests to address features/issues submitted by various internal departments as well as provide solutions and estimates for such requests Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, constantly looking for modern technologies and working with the team in introducing these technologies