Backend Engineer

Company: Hired
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: February 19, 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 responsibilitiesWhat 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 experienceThese 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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