Back-End Developer

Our client is looking for a Backend technologist to build services and APIs to support our next generation of products. You will join our team of other world-class Engineers and collaborate closely with our Operations, UX/UI Design, Product, Marketing, and external teams. While we prefer candidates located in Chicago, we will consider exceptional applicants in other locations.

• Leveraging deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems
• Exemplifying high standards and attention to detail in aesthetics of code, user experience, and security
• Willingness to mentor dev teammates and be mentored by freight industry experts
• Understanding the latest emerging technology and knowing when and when not to use it
• Codifying our software development process, including procedures for writing unit tests, performing code reviews, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience developing code in at least 1 backend language (Java, Kotlin, Scala, NodeJS, Ruby, C#, etc.)
• Bonus points for proficiency in the JRE space
• Experience creating and integrating with API technologies such as: REST APIs and/or GraphQL
• You can skillfully write high-quality, performant, and well-tested code
• You have extensive experience developing and deploying software products
• You advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed

• Experience working with AWS Services such as AWS Lambda, ECS, RDS, SQS/Event Bus
• Experience working with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases such as MySQL, Postgres, Dynamo
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.
• You are present in the external tech community and proactively share your expertise with others via speaking engagements, contributions to open source, blogs, and more
• You're resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives
• Salary based on experience
• Stock option incentive
• Flexible work-from-home policy with available office space in downtown Chicago
• Unlimited PTO / Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance options (company covers 100% of insurance premiums)