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Your Role and Responsibilities We are seeking a back-end web developer to join our web development team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side operation and functionality of the website. Your main tasks will include developing and maintaining our database layer, APIs, and other web services. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Ruby, and Python. Responsibilities Below are some of the responsibilities a back-end developer is expected to assume in their position:
Be proficient in server-side development and optimization of data, including database creation and management and debugging
Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
Create and maintain software documentation
Create user-friendly and intuitive interfaces
Create and analyze reliable and secure back-end functionality
Maintain, expand, and scale our website
Remain knowledgeable of emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Proficiency with languages such as Java, Ruby, PHP, MySQL, SQL, and Python
Proficiency in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
Understanding of object-oriented programming
Experience with the design and implementation of APIs
Understanding of code versioning tools such as SVN, Git, and Mercurial
Understanding of code management tools such as Subversion, Git, and Helix Core
Track record of successfully managing multiple company or customer websites
Excellent time-management and communication skills
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process
You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publication