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Senior Back End Developer
Location
Illinois
Posted
84 days ago
Salary
$94K - $135K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Back End Developer
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• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and Java. • Build and support Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers for web and mobile applications. • Review backend deliverables from Enterprise IT teams to confirm they meet integration requirements. • Create wrapper or middleware services when upstream APIs require adjustments to support frontend needs. • Work with engineering teams to define API contracts and integration points. • Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and code reviews. • Identify and resolve backend issues in development and production environments. • Document backend systems, API specifications, and integration structures.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience using Node.js and Java.
- Experience building custom backend services (not package- or configuration-based development).
- Proficiency in REST API design, development, and integration.
- Experience developing or supporting Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns.
- Experience collaborating with distributed engineering teams.
- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Ability to work core hours aligned to EST or CST.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Flexible paid time off
- At least 15 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick and safe leave
- Paid parental leave
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