Remote Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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. 

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Cleveland Headquarters office.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• 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 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status 
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Experience in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 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

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• 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 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status 
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Experience in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 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 

• 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

• 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