ENVIRONMENT:
HELP build a cutting-edge critical real-time communication platform as the next Backend Developer sought by a dynamic HealthTech company. You will also participate in the planning and delivery of a scalable architecture that can support a high load with full redundancy. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role in a commercial environment – preferably one with external users, be familiar with deployment to Linux environments, able to use distributed source control systems, Relational Databases, Message Queues and REST and Java/Kotlin proficiency. This is a fully remote position.
DUTIES:
Key Responsibilities –
- Contribute to the scalable and reliable architecture.
- Develop and maintain the core backend components.
- Establish automated deployment and testing processes.
- Integration with third party systems.
Tasks –
- Develop and maintain the core system components of the communication platform.
- Contribute to architecting and deploying a system that can scale according to demand with the necessary fault tolerance and redundancy structures in place.
- Manage deployment to cloud providers.
- Ensure databases are designed and performing optimally.
- Research and evaluate new technologies, components and tools for inclusion in the environment.
- Involvement in the full software development lifecycle, including Agile processes:
- SCRUM and Sprint planning.
- Continuous Integration and automated deployment.
- Maintain an automated testing environment.
- Planning and architecture.
- Maintain production systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 5 years of Backend Development experience in a commercial environment (preferably one with external users).
- Java / Kotlin experience.
- Familiarity with deployment to Linux environments.
- Competent in using distributed source control systems.
- Strong Relational Database experience.
- Message Queues and REST services.
Advantageous –
- Cloud platform experience.
- Worked with Akka.
- Event-driven architecture and CQRS.
- Microservices architectures.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Backend
- Developer
- Java