Backend Java Developer Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Responsibilities

·        Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic

·        Building reusable code and libraries for future use

·        Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability

·        Implementation of security and data protection

·        Design and implementation of data storage solutions

Skills and Qualifications

·        Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

·        Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS

·        Understanding accessibility and security compliance 

·        User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

·        Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system

·        Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes

·        Data migration, transformation, and scripting

·        Setup and administration of backups

·        Outputting data in different formats

·        Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform

·        Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes

·        Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

·        Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language Java, .NET, JavaScript

·        Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitHub/DevOps.

·        Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles

·        Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment