Back-End Developer

Insight Global is hiring a Back-End Developer to join their growing client's engineering team. The Back-End Developer is responsible for owning, building, and maintaining the server-side operation and functionality of the cloud service. Main tasks will include developing and maintaining the database layer, APIs, and other web services. This is a leadership position within the engineering team and has significant opportunities for growth. Back-End Developer can sit remote (in Austin, Texas preferred) or work in office.



Responsibilities Include:

Design and implement new customer facing features and capabilities, up to and including enterprise level deliverables.

Create, analyze, and maintain reliable and secure back-end functionality

Design and implement scalability roadmap

Integrate data from various back-end services and databases

Create user-friendly and intuitive APIs

Remain knowledgeable of emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in computer science, software engineering, or related field

8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer / Developer

Expertise with languages such as Java, PHP, MySQL, SQL, and .NET

Experience running production systems at scale

Experience with database applications

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms including AWS

Expert in server-side development and optimization of data, including database creation and management and debugging

Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming

Proven track record of successfully leading large projects involving multiple team members



Soft-skills:

Excellent time-management and communication skills

Takes initiative

Problem solver

Self- directed and motivated

Proactive with communication

Drive and desire to learn new things on their own

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.