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