Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application.
Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs.
Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance.
Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution.
Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues.
Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability.
Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development.

Requirements

5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance.
Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus.
Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2.
Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus.
Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes.
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsRESTful APIsSQLMySQLPostgreSQLDynamoDBAWS

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationcode reviewtestingmonitoringoptimization

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science