Job Description:
Job Title: Application Developer
Duration: 12 months contract with high possibility of extension
Location: Downey, CA, 90242 (Onsite)
Position Description:
A Back End Web Developer uses modern, open source software to prototype and deploy back end web applications, including all aspects of server-side processing, data storage, and integration with front end development. The Back End Web Developer will perform web development using open-source web programming languages (e.G., Ruby, Python) and frameworks (e.G., Django, Rails);develop and consume web-based, RESTful APIs;work in team environments that use various methodologies (e.G., Scrum, Lean);author developer-friendly documentation (e.G., API documentation, deployment operations);test-driven development techniques;use version control systems (e.G., Git and GitHub);research and learn new programming tools and techniques;develop relational and non-relational database systems;develop scalable search technology (e.G. ElasticSearch, Solr) to handle large data sets and scaling their handling and storage;work with open source solutions and community;and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Skills Required:
Back End Web Developers will possess knowledge and experience in ability to translate technical work into user-friendly visuals;working on the back-end coding while staying plugged into emerging technologies and trends to ensure that the website is current and well maintained at all times;have a solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices;programming skills HTML/CSS, security knowledge, and session management;and knowledge in one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, or Ruby on Rails.
Additional Skills Required:
Proficient in Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, TypeScript, ASP.NET Core •Experience with Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, AWS •Competent in Database: Oracle •Competent with Collaboration & Process: Agile/Scrum, Git/GitHub •Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, peer code reviews, and best practices •Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal oversight
Experience Required:
This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in back end web applications, open-source web programming languages and frameworks, emerging technologies and trends, and best development practices.
Additional Experience Required:
5+ years with MS SQL Server (database design, optimization, query performance tuning) •5+ years with C# / .NET (enterprise application development) •5+ years in API development and integration (RESTful APIs, authentication, scalability) •2+ years with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps pipelines) •1–2 years with EMC Centera (content addressed storage solutions)
Education Required:
This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.