Join Hired and find your dream job as a Backend Software Engineer at one of 10,000+ companies looking for candidates just like you. Companies on Hired apply to you, not the other way around. You'll receive salary and compensation details upfront - before the interview - and be able to choose from a variety of industries you're interested in, to find a job You'll love in less than 2 weeks. Being a backend engineer means that you are responsible for the construction and the efficiency of all the backend functionality for our website. You are crucial in getting a project off and running. As a backend developer, you can integrate user-facing elements created by front-end developers with server-side logic, as well as build libraries and reusable code for future use. Engineering candidates on Hired are ambitious, multifaceted and can work independently and in a team environment to get the job done. Responsibilities Using frameworks to build service-side software and integrate APIs and cloud computing Analyzing and compiling data, codes and processes to identify areas of improvement and resolve issues Work jointly with frontend developers along with other team members to set up objectives, as well as design cohesive, functional script Think strategically, creatively and innovatively using sound judgment and technical skills Strong understanding of programming techniques and tools, as well as the web development cycle Record data and report findings to the appropriate parties Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries Create security settings, restore and back up technologies for databases and websites Work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities What Skills 2+ years experience with backend web development 2+ years of experience building well tested high volume, large-scale, distributed systems Experience with programming languages like HTML, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Python, C# or Java, Go Language, Swift, Docker, Azure, AngularJS and Angular 2. Experience with creating REST APIs and version control like Git Experience with modern MVC frameworks such as Django, Rails, Pyramid, Flask, Sails and Laravel Experience application architecture stacks, including API layer, business logic, data modeling, hosting, network and UI/UX Superb communication, time management, analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology BS in computer engineering, web development, computer science or equivalent experience These Would Also Be Nice Experience creating mobile applications using Objective-C, Swift or Android Experience with cloud development (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Experience doing unit testing with Virtual Machines Experience with Webpack