You’re naturally curious. You seek solutions whether you’re completing a puzzle or navigating the complexities of a large project. Hello Backend Engineer ! Join us.

The Backend Engineer blends technical expertise, insatiable curiosity, and an analytical mindset. He/She is comfortable working independently, as well as with a team in the design and development of mission-critical websites, applications, and layers of infrastructure. The Backend Engineer communicates regularly with stakeholders, project managers, quality assurance teams, and other developers regarding progress on long-term technology roadmap. He/She creates and maintains workflows with teams to provide visibility and to ensure workload balance for consistent visual designs. The Backend Engineer develops and oversees testing schedules, addresses various browsers and devices to ensure that content is displayed as intended. He/She produces quality code and raises the bar for team performance and speed.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead designing, developing, and maintaining scalable systems with focus on backend systems
• Provide technical guidance frontend team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure successful project delivery
• Architect and implement solutions that align with business goals
• Actively participate in peer reviews for native mobile apps
• Code review, troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate best practices into development processes

Job Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Backend Developer
• Must have proven and demonstrable proficiency in Node.js and Ruby on Rails
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and AWS services
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in actively participating in peer reviews (PR) for native iOS and Android mobile apps
• Must have experience with database design
• Experience with the following is a plus: Push notifications, Email notifications, Payment gateway (PayPal), Digital media experience (audio / video), Deep-linking

Compensation: Salary, Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.

Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.