Senior Back-End Developer

Role Description

This role requires a proactive individual capable of working independently and collaboratively to design, build, and maintain modern, accessible user interfaces for Varsity Spirit’s Yearbook Technology platform, delivering high-quality back-end solutions for complex business needs.

What You Will Do:

• Designs, develops, and maintains backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Builds and optimizes RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Works with AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and SNS/SQS
• Implements containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS ECS/EKS
• Designs and optimizes database schemas and query performance
• Collaborates with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Implements robust error handling, monitoring, and logging systems
• Participates in code reviews and mentors junior engineers
• Troubleshoots production issues and implements fixes
• Continuously improves our development processes and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Extensive experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
• Strong understanding of database design and SQL/NoSQL technologies
• Familiarity with serverless architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with front-end development technologies, including Angular (preferred)

Requirements

• Contribution to open-source projects
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!