ABOUT THE ROLE
The Itemize Backend Engineer will maintain and innovate on existing back-end modules and data stores, R&D on new methodologies with our core IP development team, and build up our serverless (lambda) Nodejs APIs to support new functional requirements. Responsibilities will include:
Lead, design, and develop our core Javascript-based APIs powering our client-facing and internal applications
Design new microservices to support functional requirements and core IP advancements and configure pipeline infrastructure to support CI/CD methodologies
Write highly scalable and fault-tolerant software
Assist with operational support to monitor and triage production issues
Perform operational checks for the production environment
Work with Nodejs, Express, MySQL, AWS Services including API Gateway, Lambda, Cloudwatch, Code Pipeline, and S3 and introduce other technologies as needed
Collaborate with a supportive and agile virtual team to deliver pragmatic software solutions
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
3+ years Javascript software development experience in a professional work environment, with anemphasis on Nodejs
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience developing and integrating with RESTful APIs
Experience with relational database structures and writing efficient SQL queries
Experience with shipping clear and quality code, unit testing, continuous integration, and test-driven development
Ability to nimbly switch between assigned tasks and addressing production issues
A practical and client-focused approach to development
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience with Amazon Web Services
Experience with Python
Experience working in a small and dynamic environment
Itemize is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Itemize does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
