Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company Name: Foodsmart

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/699e464181476f6176b73299

Job Description: 
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp
96%
STRONG MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
99%
Skill
38%
Industry Exp.
Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus. The role involves owning and evolving the systems that power Foodsmart’s platform, designing and building backend services, and collaborating with front-end engineers to ensure a seamless user experience.
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Responsibilities
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

Qualification

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Backend Development
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
RESTful APIs
SQL Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
NoSQL Databases
DynamoDB
AWS Services
AWS Lambda
AWS SQS
AWS RDS
AWS EC2
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
Database Design
Server Architecture
Software Engineering Principles
Algorithms
Data Structures
Required
Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture
Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
3 - 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
Remote-First Company
Unlimited PTO
Flexible & remote location
Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k & bonus
Registered Dietitian Services