Senior Backend Engineer
About The Position
Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. Through an Employer of Record (EOR), we are looking for a new, remote Senior Backend Engineer in India to join our growing IT Team. This individual will report into our Full Stack Team Lead and have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance our e-commerce platform and internal operations, while honing your skills in backend and full stack development. If you’re passionate about creating user-friendly interfaces, building scalable systems, and contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative and fun environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 5+ years of progressive experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Struts, Hibernate
- 5+ years of professional experience with relational databases (MySQL and/or Oracle)
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Experience making complex backend architecture design choices
- Passion for web technologies, and keeping up to date with new tools and techniques
- Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle: frontend and backend web application development, implementing business logic, and developing user interfaces
- Ability to work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support, while responding efficiently to multiple program priorities
- Linux, Shell, and Perl scripting, writing, and executing UNIX commands, and utilizing Linux servers to debug, deploy code, install, and monitor software to be used in testing and production environments
- Experience with webservers including Apache and Nginx
- High-level proficiency of written and verbal communication in English
Responsibilities
- Participate in all phases of software development: requirements, design, construction, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Design and develop reliable and scalable distributed systems
- Ensure system reliability, optimized performance, and compliance with security policies
- Ensure industry standard development best practices are observed, including accessibility and privacy compliance
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and partner with business analysts to refine project requirements
- Collaborate with project owners and development teams to ensure implementation, designs are in-sync, and to deliver client facing products
- Evaluate technical designs and conduct code reviews
- Serve as a mentor to junior team members
- Review requests to address features/issues submitted by various internal departments as well as provide solutions and estimates for such requests
- Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, constantly looking for modern technologies and working with the team in introducing these technologies
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Competitive Provident Fund contributions
- Paid casual and sick leave, plus country-specific holidays
- Mental health support and wellbeing program
- Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 USD work from home stipend
- $750 USD annual professional development budget
- Company rewards and recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
