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CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Software Engineer I - Backend
Location
Illinois
Posted
90 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Software Engineer I - Backend
CDW
Description At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The primary goal of CDW's platform is to accelerate the delivery of quality services to our customers and create a feature set that can be built upon by product teams. As a Software Engineer, Backend, you will contribute to maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs served by a Flask application running in a containerized AWS workload. Your code will interact with several types of databases including PostgreSQL, Redis and ElasticSearch. Test driven development is crucial to us - all releases are tested and inspected for quality and security in our automated CI/CD pipelines. Your contributions will drive company and departmental objectives which directly improve the quality of life for all teams at Mission and provide deep value to our customers. This position is 100% remote. Responsibilities * Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs that drive our web applications and automation * Develop and maintain production code for quality and performance; ensure code is clear and well tested * Develop and maintain integrations with services such as AWS, Okta, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and New Relic * Participate in software delivery processes such as refining work scope, estimating effort, code reviewing, testing, maintenance and recommending operational improvements * Promote, contribute and maintain clear and concise documentation on our code base * Collaborate with senior engineers to implement improvements to design and processes * Collaborate with other teams to advise on technical feasibility of feature requirements. * Identify and enforce information security controls and best practices in Mission's production environments * Participate in occasional on-call rotations; one week per quarter * Support internal Mission teams by providing technical and operational guidance for systems and tools managed by the Product Development team Requirements * Professional experience or equivalent in designing and developing web applications using Python. * Proficiency with REST and GraphQL API development. * Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticSearch. * Experience in writing unit and integration tests in Python. * Experience managing CI/CD deployments in tools like Gitlab within a Kubernetes/EKS environment. * Experience developing and deploying software in the AWS ecosystem. * Strong teamwork and communication skills, capable of conveying technical needs to engineering and non-engineering teams. * AWS Cloud Practitioner OR PCAP to be achieved within one year of hire * CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization * We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice. * We make technology work so people can do great things. * CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Adoption Assistance, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company-sponsored outings, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Volunteer in local community, Employee stock purchase plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Paid volunteer time, Onsite gym, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Partners with nonprofits, Promote from within, Remote work program, Team workouts, Tuition reimbursement, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Mental health benefits, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Quarterly engagement surveys, Hybrid work model, Employee awards, Transgender health care benefits, Wellness days, Mother's room, Personal development training, Virtual coaching services, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits, Company-wide vacation
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