Application Developer

Job Description: Job Title: Application Developer Duration: 12 months contract with high possibility of extension Location: Downey, CA, 90242 (Onsite) Position Description: A Back End Web Developer uses modern, open source software to prototype and deploy back end web applications, including all aspects of server-side processing, data storage, and integration with front end development. The Back End Web Developer will perform web development using open-source web programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python) and frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails); develop and consume web-based, RESTful APIs; work in team environments that use various methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean); author developer-friendly documentation (e.g., API documentation, deployment operations); test-driven development techniques; use version control systems (e.g., Git and GitHub); research and learn new programming tools and techniques; develop relational and non-relational database systems; develop scalable search technology (e.g. ElasticSearch, Solr) to handle large data sets and scaling their handling and storage; work with open source solutions and community; and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Skills Required: Back End Web Developers will possess knowledge and experience in ability to translate technical work into user-friendly visuals; working on the back-end coding while staying plugged into emerging technologies and trends to ensure that the website is current and well maintained at all times; have a solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices; programming skills HTML/CSS, security knowledge, and session management; and knowledge in one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, or Ruby on Rails. Additional Skills Required: Proficient in Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, TypeScript, ASP.NET Core • Experience with Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, AWS • Competent in Database: Oracle • Competent with Collaboration & Process: Agile/Scrum, Git/GitHub • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, peer code reviews, and best practices • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal oversight Experience Required: This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in back end web applications, open-source web programming languages and frameworks, emerging technologies and trends, and best development practices. Additional Experience Required:         5+ years with MS SQL Server (database design, optimization, query performance tuning) • 5+ years with C# / .NET (enterprise application development) • 5+ years in API development and integration (RESTful APIs, authentication, scalability) • 2+ years with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps pipelines) • 1–2 years with EMC Centera (content addressed storage solutions) Education Required: This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.