Principal Software Engineer - Backend

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Hands-on, team-oriented software backend design and application engineer with experience in developing robust and scalable solutions. Leverage skills to determine optimal and efficient designs for our cloud-based platform and industry solution applications. Ensure development and quality targets are achieved and act as an advocate for continuous advancement and test-driven development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team of developers with deep experience in frontend technologies, distributed micro services, and full stack systems
• Work with cloud native stack, build on Google, use technologies like Kubernetes
• Work across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Write automated test cases to ensure correctness, responsiveness, and efficiency of the software product
• Provide expertise to influence project, initiative, and maintenance; technical direction during discovery, planning, and implementation stages
• Maintain modern development standards with best-practice approaches and development processes

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or combination of education and relevant IT experience
• 3-5 years of software development experience, and is familiar with the following software/tools:
  • Strong experience with Web API development, modular design patterns, PHP scripting, Linux, Javascript
  • Experience with technologies like React, Node.js or any JS framework
  • Experience with cloud native technologies like GCP, certifications are a plus
  • Experience with REST APIs, Messaging queue technologies (MQTT/CoAP) and technical documentation
  • Experience in DevOps tools like BitBucket, Jenkins, GitHub
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL database technologies like MySQL, MongoDB

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Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.