Backend Engineer

As a Backend Engineer at Exiger, you will be responsible for designing and developing software projects from a technical implementation perspective that satisfy the project’s requirements, and result in implementing features and improvements in our flagship software platform. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving our APIs and backend services. Your role will involve owning features from conception to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and automating manual processes.If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and interested in developing great software solutions that help our customers, this position at Exiger has your name on it.Professional Experience RequiredAn undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or equivalent experienceExperience programming with Java or another Object Oriented Language (C, C++, C#, Python, ect.)Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms Moderate understanding of software development best practicesExperience with system design (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience working in an agile environmentUnderstanding of different messaging protocols and format standards and languages (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, HTML, GraphQL, RPC)Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, maintain, and improve existing APIs and backend servicesOwn features from conception to deployment and maintain technical documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teammates throughout the developmentCycle through proactive communication, documentation, and reportingManage CI/CD pipelineAutomate manual processesKnowledge And SkillsAbility to come up to speed on our core technologies quicklyAbility to balance the quality of code and speed of deliveryExperience with cross-functional feature team developmentAbility to work well in a collaborative environment and listen and learn from stakeholdersSolution-oriented communicator with strong problem-solving skillsCollaborate with team on architecture decisions We're an amazing place to work. Why?Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time offIndustry leading health, vision, and dental benefitsCompetitive compensation package16 weeks of fully paid parental leaveFlexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicableFocus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programmingPurposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certificationsThis is a full-time hybrid opportunity in Richmond, VirginiaExiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance with a combination of technology-enabled and SaaS solutions. In recognition of the growing volume and complexity of data and regulation, Exiger is committed to creating a more sustainable risk and compliance environment through its holistic and innovative approach to problem solving. Exiger's mission to make the world a safer place to do business drives its award-winning AI technology platform, DDIQ, built to anticipate the market's most pressing needs related to evolving ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain risk. Exiger has won 30+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.Exiger’s core values are courage, excellence, expertise, innovation, integrity, teamwork and trust.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.