Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite)
The Backend Developer (Java & Node) is part of the Digital Technology Team. They are responsible for design, implementation and on-going enhancements of digital products and enhancing the digital experience. The developer must have a strong and continuously evolving technical mastery of RESTful API development focused on Node.js. This includes hands-on programming, participating in design sessions, code reviews, system testing during various phases of development, follow best industry practices and publish API documentations.
About you:
Looking for a Backend Services / API Developer skilled in programming server-side javascript running on Java & Nodejs Runtime. Experience in AWS Cloud ecosystem and worked with services like Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, S3, etc. Backend services developers with programming experience such as Java, C# and Python are welcome to apply as long as the candidate is fluent enough to code in Javascript and work with MongoDB / No SQL Database. Full-stack developers (UI + Services) fluent in Javascript are also welcome to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES
Design APIs, develop shippable code, documentation and unit test new features for digital products.
Works with fellow API Developers, Team Leads, Architects to deliver features through the creation of re-usable RESTful APIs.
Collaborate with Quality, Product and Cloud Engineering teams to keep digital assets fully functional, secure and up to date with business needs.
Perform pair programming, effectively communicate ideas with the team, assist in systems integration, performance testing and product releases
Implement policies, roles, data access controls, monitoring events, resolve system and data issues for continuous functioning of APIs
"MUST HAVE" SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must have 10+ years of API / Server-side development experience (Programmer, Backend Services developers, Middleware developers, Javascript(must), NodeJS, Java, C#, Backend Services Developer, AWS, Lambda, Serverless, MongoDB, Document Storage modeling, RDBMS Storage modeling.)
Must have 8 years of experience in cloud platforms (preferable AWS: both traditional EC2 and serverless Lambda), developing micro-services, CI/CD solutions (including Docker), message queue systems and background task management.
Must have 8 years of experience in developing NoSQL databases, designing data models and proficient in querying document stores (preferably MongoDB).
Knowledge in API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth, JWT, OpenAPI, etc.
Must demonstrate strong programming skills in Javascript
Experience working with API Gateway, CDNs, API Performance testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in an Agile / SCRUM environment.
Self-directed with a start-up/entrepreneur mindset.
Ravenous about learning technology and problem solving.
Strong writing and communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 4+Years
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Any relevant Technical/ Cloud Certifications would be an added advantage