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TEKsystems Back End Engineer (Node/Java) in New York, New York
Description:
Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer – Lounge Services Job Summary: We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, solid understanding of distributed systems, and experience with cloud technologies. They will be joining the Lounge Services team on an effort to move Lounge buddy within the American Express ecosystem with much of this work tied to re-writing a current app from java to the target Node.JS environment. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs. (Java/ Node.js) • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs. • Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring smooth operation under high load. • Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation. • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Troubleshoot and debug production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence. • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity. • Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). • Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. • Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide project updates, status reports, and technical recommendations. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred. • 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Node.js, • Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design principles. • Experience with cloud platforms and services and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions. • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable backend solutions in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitask effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Skills:
node.js, java, microservices, rest api, ci/cd, git, jenkins, cloud, aws, Go, docker, kubernetes
Top Skills Details:
node.js,java,microservices,rest api,ci/cd,git,jenkins,cloud
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Preferred but not required: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) & services such as Docker, Kubernetes
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.