Sherwin-Williams
Senior Application Developer, Back End
Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Application Developer, Back End is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side aspect of digital platforms, such as event-driven services, web applications and APIs. The role requires a disciplined and strategic individual capable of solving complex technical problems using their strong coding and programming skills to ensure that back-end systems run smoothly and can integrate effectively with other components of a digital platform. The incumbent must possess a deep understanding of back-end programming languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby, and must be proficient in writing quality, optimized, and maintainable code that meets project requirements. They will also have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other technical stakeholders such as Applications Development Engineering (Front-End), Database Administrators, Architects, and project teams to drive technical decisions and solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and optimize back-end architecture to enhance overall system performance
Develop optimized code that is reliable, reusable, scalable, secure, and meets maintenance standards in various programming languages
Work closely with front-end developers to support system integrations, enhance application functionality and scalability, and optimize application architecture and performance
Work with technology leaders to understand the business and technical requirements and priorities for back-end systems
Monitor performance and health of services, databases, and other components of back-end systems
Troubleshoot and debug complex application and database systems issues
Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in back-end application development
Plan, design, and execute unit tests or other quality assurance measures to ensure quality
Train digital platform users in the best practices of maintaining web applications and APIs
Document the design and implementation of application software
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of experience in application development or application engineering
Knowledge and Experience
Required
5+ years of experience in software development, specifically in application development engineering
Strong programming skills in back-end languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby
Experience with back-end frameworks
Experience working with Microservices using Java Springboot framework and Cloud-Native architecture
Experience with API and Event-driven systems
Hands on experience working with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Application Performance Management (DynaTrace or similar)
Strong understanding of web protocols
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with Azure power platform services, logic apps, Azure APIM and Azure Data Services is a plus.
Experience in one or more Integration platforms (Azure Service Bus, OIC, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Understanding of ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or Netsuite.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Version Control Tools
Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Web Services & APIs
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Automated Testing Tools
Containerization
Secure Coding Standards
Database Management Systems
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
DevOps Methodology
Code Prompt Engineering
Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools
This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.
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The Senior Application Developer, Back End is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side aspect of digital platforms, such as event-driven services, web applications and APIs. The role requires a disciplined and strategic individual capable of solving complex technical problems using their strong coding and programming skills to ensure that back-end systems run smoothly and can integrate effectively with other components of a digital platform. The incumbent must possess a deep understanding of back-end programming languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby, and must be proficient in writing quality, optimized, and maintainable code that meets project requirements. They will also have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other technical stakeholders such as Applications Development Engineering (Front-End), Database Administrators, Architects, and project teams to drive technical decisions and solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and optimize back-end architecture to enhance overall system performance
Develop optimized code that is reliable, reusable, scalable, secure, and meets maintenance standards in various programming languages
Work closely with front-end developers to support system integrations, enhance application functionality and scalability, and optimize application architecture and performance
Work with technology leaders to understand the business and technical requirements and priorities for back-end systems
Monitor performance and health of services, databases, and other components of back-end systems
Troubleshoot and debug complex application and database systems issues
Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in back-end application development
Plan, design, and execute unit tests or other quality assurance measures to ensure quality
Train digital platform users in the best practices of maintaining web applications and APIs
Document the design and implementation of application software
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of experience in application development or application engineering
Knowledge and Experience
Required
5+ years of experience in software development, specifically in application development engineering
Strong programming skills in back-end languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby
Experience with back-end frameworks
Experience working with Microservices using Java Springboot framework and Cloud-Native architecture
Experience with API and Event-driven systems
Hands on experience working with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Application Performance Management (DynaTrace or similar)
Strong understanding of web protocols
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with Azure power platform services, logic apps, Azure APIM and Azure Data Services is a plus.
Experience in one or more Integration platforms (Azure Service Bus, OIC, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Understanding of ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or Netsuite.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Version Control Tools
Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Web Services & APIs
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Automated Testing Tools
Containerization
Secure Coding Standards
Database Management Systems
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
DevOps Methodology
Code Prompt Engineering
Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools
This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.
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