Software Engineer, Backend Developer

At this time, we are not considering applicants who require employment authorization sponsorship (1) as a condition of eligibility for employment with the Company or (2) at any point during the term of their employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship by the Company.

• Develops, configures, codes, and tests programs from specifications.
• Interfaces with business analysts, project managers, and clients to clarify requirements.
• Assists other team members with their assignments (e.g., onboarding junior team members).
• Tests own work and contributes to the development of test plans.
• Prepares documentation that describes installation and operating procedures with limited guidance.
• Provides first/second level troubleshooting and technical and operational support with limited guidance.
• Escalates issues to the right party when required.
• Provides estimates of resource requirements and scope of own work as needed.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of multiple programming languages, tools, and technologies.
• Demonstrates understanding of application development methods as well as the fundamentals of requirements specification, design, development, and testing of business applications systems.
• Exhibits an understanding of the technical architecture, application landscape, and Technology environment, as well as tools used in development, deployment, and testing.

• 2+ years of relevant experience and BS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong experience in SQL and data modeling
• creating and consuming Web Services (REST, JSON, OAuth), multi-tier or microservice applications in Java

• Understands the structure and processes of the Technology organization, including the roles of Technology team members and the information and/or resources they may require.
• Maintains an understanding of one or two applications/systems that support a business area.
• Builds and maintains working knowledge of multiple business areas and the applications that support them.

• Participates in technical design. Can develop from specifications, under limited guidance.
• May troubleshoot applications problems with limited support.
• Effectively identifies and escalates issues as appropriate.

• Shares knowledge and communicates effectively with team members and senior staff.
• Cooperates with and effectively works with Technology team members.
• Responds to escalated issues.
• Produces documentation for changes and enhancements to current systems, under limited guidance.
• Learns to build productive networks with internal clients.
• Provides all necessary documentation to meet corporate standards.

• Operates effectively as part of a team and manages own work, including estimating own work effort for input to project planning.
• Escalates delays, issues, risks and highlights to project managers and/or project leads.

• Receives general direction. Work in progress is reviewed as required.
• May choose an approach or procedure for addressing a work task, under limited guidance.

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and Auto Gear
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• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

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