Full-Stack Developer (Backend Focus)

Company: ClassLink
Location: Clifton
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Backend DeveloperWould you like to join a rapidly growing and successful company?Do you want to be a part of a team where customers say things like:"I am amazed by how innovative this product is!"Headquartered in Clifton, NJ, ClassLink is a leading education technology company serving schools around the world. We are looking for a Full-stack Developer with a Backend Focus to work with our team to create award winning solutions for our clients.ClassLink develops and maintains a wide assortment of independent products and to increase our speed and quality we are developing our own internal platform/framework. This role will be a key part of our architecture team and will focus on setting standards across the entire organization and helping develop a platform that makes testing and security across all of our products seamless. As we refine the platform, this role will also work closely with all of the different teams to help them leverage the platform and to identify opportunities to extend the platform as features are developed in different projectsWe would love to hear from you if:You have at least 3 years of professional software engineering experience.You are a self-starter, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.You want to own the entire lifecycle for the components you build whether they are features or productsResponsibilities:Build and write effective APIs and Applications that support the digital services ClassLink delivers Use unit and integration testing to ensure systems meet business needsShip software that impacts the lives of millions of AmericansWork with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutionsDesign client-side and server-side architectureBuild the front-end of applications through appealing visual designDevelop and manage well-functioning databases and applicationsTest software to ensure responsiveness and efficiencyTroubleshoot, debug and upgrade softwareCreate security and data protection settingsBuild features and applications with a mobile responsive designWrite technical documentationWork with data scientists and analysts to improve softwareRequired skills/competencies:Understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSONStrong understanding and experience with the S.E.A.N. stack - SQL, Express, Angular, Node.jsExperience in database performance tuning, query optimization and monitoring of MySQL databases is required.Minimum 3 years of experience developing consumer-facing web applications, services, and APIsExperience with Amazon Web Services, in particular EC2, S3, and RDS a plusExperience and understanding of agile methodologiesBachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.Excellent project and time management skills.Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently or with a group.Proficient spelling, grammar, and communication skills"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;We also like to have fun along the way.We are a team of passionate people striving to help improve classroom learning.

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