Back-End Developer

Job brief Position: Back-End Developer Location: Barbados Job Level: Full-Time/Remote Job Summary: The ideal candidate will design and develop business logic and back-end product systems to streamline the needs of our internal and external clients. Responsibilities Work closely with front end developers and develop functional, complete and well performing APIs. Decrypt current company software systems and is able to connect to applicable data sources. Write both unit and integration tests, developing automation tools for daily tasks. Develop high quality, well documented and efficient codes. Challenge ideas and opinions, avoiding errors or inefficient solutions. Previous experience as a back-end developer. Deep knowledge of object oriented programming, experience with COBOL, CICS or similar banking software is considered a plus. Significant experience in writing and utilizing RESTful API services and RESTful API performance optimization applications. Knowledge of web services and complex software systems. Experience with database systems, with knowledge of SQL, MongoDB or similar. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field Previous experience as a back-end developer. Banking experience is an asset. Deep knowledge of object oriented programming, experience with COBOL, CICS or similar banking software is considered a plus. Significant experience in writing and utilizing RESTful API services and RESTful API performance optimization applications. Knowledge of web services and complex software systems. Experience with database systems, with knowledge of SQL, MongoDB or similar. Experience in using JavaScript, frameworks MVC, such as Angular JS, Backbone or similar. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies. Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging / disruptive technologies Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge Good communication skills Originally posted on Himalayas