Back End Application Developer

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

22h

About The Position

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Back End Application Developer is responsible for contributing to the design, building, and maintenance of the server-side aspect of digital platforms, such as event-driven services, web applications, and APIs. The role requires an individual with foundational coding and programming skills who is eager to solve technical problems and ensure that back-end systems run smoothly and can integrate effectively with other components of a digital platform.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field, or in lieu of a degree, at least 3 years of experience in application development or application engineering
2-4 years in back-end application development or engineering
Good programming skills in back-end languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby
Familiarity with back-end frameworks
Moderate understanding of web protocols
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Works collaboratively and cross-functionally with technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

API development experience
Experience with IT operations and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Loki
Programming Languages
Version Control Tools
Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Web Services & APIs
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Automated Testing Tools
Containerization
Secure Coding Standards
Database Management Systems
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
DevOps Methodology
Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools

Responsibilities

Analyze back-end architecture, implement suggested optimizations, and verify that the changes lead to enhanced overall system performance
Write, review, and optimize code and collaborate with the senior engineers to ensure that it is reliable, reusable, scalable, and secure
Design and implement efficient integration solutions and maintain application functionality and scalability, in collaboration with senior team members and front-end developers
Support discussions with technology leaders to understand the business and technical requirements and priorities for back-end systems
Update status and task completion at each stage while assisting in monitoring performance and health of services, databases and other components
Support team in troubleshooting and debugging complex application and database systems issues
Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to back-end application development, actively expanding knowledge and sharing insights with the team
Gather inputs and recommend ideas for planning, designing, and executing unit tests or other quality assurance measures
Support senior team members in training digital platform users in the best practices of maintaining web applications and APIs
Create and refine detailed documentation, incorporate best practices, and ensure clear communication of design and implementation, under the guidance of experienced team members