JavaScript Backend Developer

Position: JavaScript Backend Developer

Location: Remote 100%

Job Type: 12+ Months Contract

Role Description:

• Our client is looking for a JavaScript Backend Developer (Junior/Intermediate/Advanced/Expert).
• Our Software Developers design, develop, and configure software systems to meet market and/or client requirements, either end-to-end from analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance (including testing), to delivery and maintenance of the software product or system or for a specific phase of the lifecycle.
• As a Software Engineering Specialist, you will apply knowledge of technologies, applications, methodologies, processes, and tools to support a client, project, or entity.
• Build and develop according to the technical design.
• Work with the Business Analysts team to identify design gaps and functionality improvements.
• Develop Java/Scala-based REST APIs based on technical designs.
• Produce estimates for new functionality or enhancements.
• Create and execute unit tests for developed components.
• Troubleshoot different environments, including production, for development issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Java (P3 – Advanced), Splunk (P1 – Beginner), AWS (P1 – Beginner), JavaScript (P3 – Advanced).
• Bachelor''s Degree required.
• 3+ years of experience with Java Development.
• 2+ years of experience with Scala
• Provide functional and/or technical expertise to plan, analyze, define, and support the delivery of future functional and technical capabilities for an application or group of applications.
• Assist in facilitating impact assessment efforts and in producing and reviewing estimates for client work requests.
• Understand what NoSQL databases are; hands-on experience is a plus.
• Trained in the following: Java, JavaScript, REST, Gradle,
• Basic understanding of Agile development methodology and AWS environment.
• Ability to analyze logs; Splunk familiarity is a plus
• Ability to perform in high-pressure environments and under strict deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with any functional programming language.
• Basic understanding of Scala and Play framework is preferred.
• Familiarity with Drools, Postman and DynamoDB is preferred.