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Backend Web and App Developer

At Smartz Inc, we rely on our dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles that come with our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack engineer who is ready to work with new technologies and architectures in a forward-thinking organization that’s always pushing boundaries. Here, you will take complete, end-to-end ownership of projects across the entire stack. Our ideal candidate has experience building products across the stack and a firm understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple back-end languages. You’ll be joining a small team working at the forefront of new technology, solving the challenges that impact both the front end and back-end architecture, and ultimately, delivering amazing global user experiences.

About Us 

Smartz was founded in June of 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan who has been a successful entrepreneur in the smart home industry for more than 10 years. Our team at Smartz wants to disrupt the PropTech Industry by providing advanced AI software that is compatible with industry leading smart home devices and  will provide property owners and tenants with an all-in-one solution to all of their property management needs.

Our team uses the latest mobile technologies for all features of Smartz apps, which include live video streaming/recording, motion/sound alerts, AI powered object detection, video access sharing functions, etc. We always strive to develop innovative features to create secure and smart device management experiences for our users and business partners.

Benefits and Compensation 

• Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement and savings plan with company match 
• Robust paid time off package 
• Paid Company Holidays 

Job Type

• Full-time (Champaign, IL)

Job Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developer with server-side logic
• Implement, integrate and document a variety of software platforms through the REST API framework
• Be involved in the development life cycle and perform definition and feasibility analysis
• Develop new features and infrastructure development in support of rapidly emerging business and project requirements
• Assume leadership of new projects from conceptualization to deployment
• Write object-oriented, clean, and maintainable code
• Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities.
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions
• Creating servers and database for functionality
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment
• Troubleshoot issues and solve problems, identify potential process improvement areas
• Deliver quality results on time with minimal supervision

Experience & Qualifications

• 1 year of experience using Java / C++ , Bash
• 1+ year of using these apps/tools under Linux: Nginx , Git , Mysql/Mongodb
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related majors
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Passion for learning cutting edge tech stack.

Smartz’s commitment of diversity and inclusion is one we strive to continuously cultivate. We aim to provide everyone regardless of identity a space where they can grow and feel seen as a person first. These are more than just words to us; they are guidelines for how we build and foster our team, our leaders, and the core culture of our company. We are also an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with the law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. These requirements may include sharing information in the company's HRM system, regular testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape.