Job Description: We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.
Responsibilities:
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
- Building reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
- Implementation of security and data protection
- Design and implementation of data storage solutions
- Debugging and troubleshooting application issues
- Collaborating with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience
- Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
- Participating in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
- Writing clean code to develop functional web applications
Skills and Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance (depending on a specific project)
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
- Data migration, transformation, and scripting
- Setup and administration of backups
- Outputting data in different formats
- Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
- Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
- Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language (depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of one or more of PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript, etc.)
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
- Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment
- Experience with frameworks, libraries, or technologies related to the development stack (e.g., Django, Flask, Node.js, Express, Laravel, etc.)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) are a plus
Company: edYOU Technologies
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Back-End Developer
- In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment)
- Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
- Ability to manage a hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: edYOU Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- AWS: 1 year (Preferred)
- ASP.NET: 1 year (Preferred)
- APIs: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person