[Remote] Software Developer II - Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge with the largest open DC fast charging network in the country. The Backend Developer II will support the development of back-end systems, focusing on creating and managing APIs, optimizing applications, and collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver innovative software solutions.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refactor high-quality reliable, secure, and performing codeDevelop unit tests covering the entirety of the code basePerform regular code reviews, identify improvements for readability, maintainability, security, performance and other aspects of code qualityRegularly participate in Agile rituals and assist in work sizing/estimationParticipate in the secure development lifecycle leveraging best development practicesContinuously evaluate current code base to identify risks and technical debt, implement improvementsOptimize Solutions for scalability, speed and resiliencyCreate, test, enhance and manage APIs that work across devices, including with external partnersMeet regularly and work closely with internal and external developers (including front-end and UI/UX), project managers and Technology team members to develop modern innovative software solutions to address user needs and business goals with prioritizing overall quality and securitySupport functional, performance, scalability, cybersecurity and other testingConfigure backend usability of frontend applicationsReview and analyze and triage bugs/issues and create long-term solutions tackling into account module dependencies and operating constraintsWork alongside the DevOps team to use and evolve the CI/CD pipelineHelp build, maintain and improve upon a system architecture that supports frequent enhancements and updatesContinuously learn to stay ahead of the technology trends and innovate relentlesslyDevelop and document technical designs and specifications associated with the software modulesWrite and maintain technical documentation in Confluence or other toolsAttend and/or lead technical meetings with other Developers and VendorsMentor junior developers and promote robust architecture and best development practicesSkills7+ years of software development experienceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related fieldOther degree/ certification with extensive proven backend stack developer experienceComputer literacy – set up and use software development tools, office software, productivity toolsCritical thinking and problem solving – planning and developing test plans and test cases, analyzing faults and troubleshooting software; developing new solutions to support efficienciesCommunication skills – interaction and collaboration within the development team, other teams, departments, and customers, excellent written and spoken communication, including presentation skillsOrganization and task management – managing personal workload in alignment with goals and priorities; assisting the development team to self-organize and coordinate work; attention to details2+ years of experience technical gathering requirements, designing and developing software solutions5+ years of hands on experience as a backend software developerExperience in all phases of Software development life cycle (SDLC)Growth mindset; demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies or priorities and learn or pivot quicklyCuriosity to keep learningExcellent teamwork and cross-functional team management skillsAbility to work closely with the Solutions Architect, Data Architect, DevOps Lead and cross teamsStrong proven experience and success record developing distributed and cloud-native SOA back end applicationsExperience developing and managing APIsProficiency in backend coding/development using Java and working knowledge of Python, JavascriptProficiency using no-sql databases such as MongoDB; experience using PostgresKnowledge of backend frameworks, such as Spring Boot, Redis, and similarBasic understanding of at least one front-end tech such as Java/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, to support efficiency and alignment with front-end developersKnowledge of software design patterns and proven experience implementing software patterns in the application codeStrong experience debugging the code, using tracing, logging and profilingExperience writing unit tests as part of an automated test harnessWorking knowledge of cryptography, secure communications, secure software development practicesKnowledge of good coding practices and experience performing code reviewsFamiliarity with Linux command line environmentExperience with developing high-availability softwareExperience developing highly scalable applicationsExperience with PKI, TLS, X.509 certificatesCompany OverviewElectrify America provides a network of convenient fast-charging stations to power electric vehicles. It is a sub-organization of Volkswagen Group of America. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.electrifyamerica.com.