Back-end Software Development Engineering Engineer

Employees in this job function develop and maintain the back-end/ server-side parts of an application, typically consisting of APIs, databases and other services containing business logic. They work with various languages and tools to create and maintain services on-prem or in the cloud.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with customers to understand their use-cases and requirementsSolve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, and technologiesAlign with architecture guidelines for unified and coherent approach to developmentDesign, develop, and deliver new code using various tools, languages, frameworks, and technologiesDevelop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages like Java, Python, etc.Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user interface elements and with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.Manage application deployment to the cloud or on-prem, health and performance monitoring, security hardening and disaster recovery for deployed applicationsManage data storage and retrievals in applications by utilizing database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.Promote improvements in programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deliveryOptimize back-end infrastructure and deployment practices to improve application resiliency and reliabilitySupport security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymizationSkills Required Java, .JavaExpectation: Write clean, thread-safe, and object-oriented backend code using Java 11/17+.Example: Building a high-performance, multithreaded parser using Java's Concurrent HashMap and Executor Service to process real-time telematics.Skills Preferred Spring Boot, AWS, GCPSpring Boot Expectation: Build scalable, production-ready RESTful microservices with secure database integrations.Example: Creating a secure vehicle reservation API that uses Spring Data JPA to talk to a database and runs across Dev/Prod environments.Cloud (AWS or GCP - Either is acceptable) Expectation: Deploy containerized applications and integrate messaging services using either AWS or GCP.AWS Option Example: Setting up an event-driven flow where booking events are published to Amazon MSK and processed by a microservice running on EKS to send user notifications.GCP Option Example: Packaging a service in a Docker container, deploying it to Cloud Run, and streaming system logs to BigQuery via Cloud Pub/Sub.Experience RequiredEngineer 3 Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang. 6+ years in IT; 4+ years in developmentEducation RequiredBachelor's DegreeAdditional InfoAt FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.BenefitsOur benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO) ProgramLong Term Disability (100% paid)Life Insurance (100% paid)401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar matchPlus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobalFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobalFind us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttekYou can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/AI & Hiring DisclosureWe use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.