Back-end Developer

We are looking for a Back-End Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. The primary focus will be development of server-side logic, definition and maintenance of relational and non-relational databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. In addition to providing back-end software, the position will demand the integration of front-end elements built by your coworkers. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

• Deep experience with PostgreSQL and the optimization of relational data
• Familiarity with development in Linux and Windows
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• 3 or more years of experience as a Back-end developer
• In-depth understanding of software development
• Experience with programming languages like Go, Node.js, .NET, Ruby, Python, and PHP
• Experience with network programming including systems such as DHCP, DNS, and RADIUS
• Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• BA degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field

Duties and responsibilities

• Be involved and participate in the overall application life cycle
• Main focus on coding and debugging
• Collaborate with Front-end developers
• Define and communicate technical and design requirements
• Provide training, help and support to other team members
• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in thew future
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Learn about new technologies
• Stay up to date with current best practices
• Conduct UI tests and optimize performance
• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of designers, developers and system administrators
• Participate in conferences and educational programs
• Follow new and emerging technologies

AmpThink offers benefits which include 3 weeks of paid leave per year, 8 paid holidays, health insurance (PPO) premium paid in full for employees, and a Simple IRA retirement savings plan which matches dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's annual salary. Our AmpForce program allows employees to use 3 paid work days to work for a charity or non-profit of their choosing. Our AmpThink gear program allows employees to select AmpThink logo gear each year. AmpThink employees also have access to optional, voluntary group benefits such as dental, life, disability, and financial planning.