Backend Developer

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Description:

Our client is seeking a Backend Developer to join their team in Blue Ash, Ohio. This candidate will design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the company platform.

Responsibilities:

Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and architecturally significant applications
Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices
Build partnerships across the application, business, and infrastructure teams
Develop programming specifications
Design, code, and unit test application code using Software Development Life Cycle best practices
Complete estimates and work plans independently for design, development, implementation, and rollout tasks
Create technical system documentation and ensure that it remains current throughout all phases of the SDLC
Communicate with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are managed appropriately and that completed assignments are of the highest quality
Provide support for applications, including involvement with the Support Center, NOC, infrastructure teams, and vendors
Mentor or provide on-the-job training to more junior associates
Mentor team members in software development principles, patterns, processes, and practices

Qualifications:

Experience with modern libraries and tooling
Strong GO and Java programming skills and data structures experience
Strong Microservices architecture and development skills
Significant experience with the Spring Framework and its core features
Significant knowledge of SQL and NoSQL Databases including Oracle, Postgres, and Cassandra
Experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka or equivalent
Proven experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles
Experience working with Docker, GIT, CI/CD, and writing unit and integration tests
Strong analytical problem solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure
Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment