INTL - LATAM - BackEnd/FullStack Developer

Post Date

Jan 08, 2024

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77032
US
Jul 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

HOU-673390

Pay Rate

$21 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client is looking for Sr. Back End Developers who will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of their web application solutions. The candidate must have a strong background in Java, MongoDB and message queuing along with experience with JavaScript and Typescript and a working knowledge of APIs. The will collaborate in a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test software solutions that meet product requirements. They will utilize expertise in Java to maintain backend and develop new feature requests that require communication between the backend, frontend and a message broker at a minimum. They will manipulate data in various formats, including raw byte array message payloads and JSON. They will also use Protobuf, MQTT and APIs to communicate with other apps. Additionally they will collaborate with front end Vue.Js developers, write unit tests, access MongoDB storage. They would provide solutions to data streaming, processing, conversion, caching, and storage issues, along with monitoring memory, message and CPU usage and developing solutions to keep software running efficiently. They will participate in Agile and Scrum methodologies and collaborate using Git and Azure DevOps to track user stories and tasks; version control; continuous integration and deployment.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)



3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack web app development



Extensive experience in Java and MongoDB



Experience with JSON data model manipulation



Strong problem-solving and analytical skills



Familiarity with APIs, message systems such as MQTT and, ideally, Protocol Buffers



Experience with Git and Azure DevOps or similar tools for task management, version control, and continuous integration



Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.



Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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.