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Senior Backend Software Developer

Maumee, OH ยท On-site

$113K - $147K/yr

Job Summary: The Senior Back-End Software Developer will be responsible for designing and ... Mentor and provide technical leadership for junior developers Job Responsibilities: * Leads and ...

$100 - $130/hr

The role We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Observability Platform team in Amsterdam or remotely. Building a reliable and profitable cloud platform is impossible ...

Junior Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... Experience: working with backend logic structures such as behavior or decision trees * Proficiency ...

Junior Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... Experience: working with backend logic structures such as behavior or decision trees * Proficiency ...

Backend Engineer + DevOps GCP

Ashland, OH

$45.75 - $62.50/hr

This role blends software engineering and platform engineering , ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions. Key Responsibilities * Backend Development * Design and ...

AI Software/ Data Engineer

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

They are seeking a versatile AI Software Engineer to bridge AI initiatives with production ... Work intimately with our Backend team (Node.js/TypeScript) to expose AI capabilities via clean ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior backend software engineer, and why are they important?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, as well as knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and basic database management. Familiarity with frameworks (such as Spring or Django), RESTful APIs, version control systems like Git, and cloud platforms is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help junior engineers collaborate and learn within development teams. These skills ensure code quality, system reliability, and growth in a fast-paced technical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by junior backend software engineers during their first year on the job?

Junior Backend Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding and adapting to large, existing codebases, navigating code review processes, and learning to write efficient, maintainable code that meets team standards. Collaboration with frontend developers and DevOps teams can also be new, requiring effective communication to ensure seamless integration. Overcoming these challenges typically involves asking questions, seeking mentorship, and dedicating time to continuous learning and documentation review.

What does a junior backend software engineer do?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that power web applications. They typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and collaborate closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless data flow and application performance. Their tasks often include writing APIs, managing databases, debugging code, and learning best practices for code efficiency and security. As juniors, they are also expected to learn from senior engineers and gradually take on more complex responsibilities as they gain experience.
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Senior Backend Software Developer

GROUND PENETRATING RADAR SYSTEMS LLC

Maumee, OH โ€ข On-site, Remote

$113K - $147K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
The Senior Back-End Software Developer will be responsible for designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance back-end web-based applications and services, including maintenance, testing, and debugging.
In addition to development, this individual will collaborate with a team of developers and occasionally assist junior developers in all facets of software development.
Job Goals:
  • Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle, from feasibility, solutioning, through development and release of the assigned applications
  • Ensure development processes, best practices, and standards are followed to produce a quality product
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architecture, tooling, and development practices.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership for junior developers

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads and participates in the responsibilities of the development lifecycle:
    • Analyze business requirements
    • Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX concepts
    • Provide development estimates based on defined scope
    • Architect and design solutions
    • Write technical specifications and documentation
    • Implement solutions by coding features, enhancements, bug fixed
    • Develop, debug, write unit test, QA, and support
  • Apply secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection standards
  • Optimize system performance based on feedback from monitoring tools
  • Perform code reviews to ensure quality and standards
  • Perform database design and development
  • Oversee the development pipeline from development to production through automation
  • Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and/or a hybrid SDLC
  • Work with Azure Cloud Services - Functions, Service Bus, Containers, App Configuration
  • Optimize database structures and queries for efficient storage and retrieval of spatial data (e.g., PostGIS)
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on development tasks for junior developers
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ Years back-end or full-stack development experience
  • Experience collaborating with a team of software developers
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and master new technologies
  • 4+ Years experience in the following-
    • Microservices - C# .NET 6/7/8, Entity Framework Core, Rest API, Fast Endpoints experience preferred
    • Database Development - PostgreSQL, MSSQL or equivalent RDBMS
    • Event Driven Architecture
  • GitHub Actions or related CI/CD solutions
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis or similar)
  • Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
  • Azure Cloud experience
    • Function apps
    • Azure Service Bus
    • Azure App Configuration
    • Application Insights
  • Okta/Auth0 experience preferred
  • Unit Test Frameworks such as xUnit
  • JIRA or equivalent project management tools

We offer full medical, dental, and vision insurance with day-one coverage, 401k with company matching beginning on day one, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees, paid holidays, paid time off, leadership development training programs and additional benefits to support our strong commitment to the development of each team member.
GPRS is an Equal Opportunity employer
About GPRS:
GPRS is the nation's largest company dedicated to Intelligently Visualizing the Built Worldยฎ. Since 2001, we've grown from a single GPR unit into a $200M industry leader helping teams across the U.S. plan, build, and manage safer, smarter projects.
We deliver critical insight through utility mapping, GPR and concrete scanning, 3D modeling, reality capture, and digital facility records, giving our clients confidence from design through construction and beyond.
Our Purpose:
To provide possibility for our team members and customers by intelligently visualizing the built world.
GPRS Core Values:
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Mutual Respect
  • Growth Mindedness
  • Safety
    #DICE