An employer is looking for a Backend Developer for a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. The client is an enterprise grocery store chain and the Backend Developer has an opportunity to design, build, test, maintain and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the client platform. They will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce applications, specifically supporting the Customer Dialogue space.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop backend eCommerce web and Customer applications in cloud platform technologies
Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features
Identify and uphold engineering best practices
Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues
Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team
5-7+ years' overall experience in design and development
3+ years' experience working on large scale (enterprise) Java applications
Recent experience with
Spring Boot
NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Yugabyte, etc.
Modern microservice architecture
Cloud platform technologies
Kafka, RabbitMQ or any other messaging queue
Asynchronous backend frameworks such as WebFlux or JavaRx
Strong attention to detail; problem solver; critical thinker; collaborative
Experience developing ecommerce or retail web platforms
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.