Senior Backend Web Developer

4 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Folklore Full time
Job Overview

Folklore is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Web Developer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our web applications. Your primary focus will be on building scalable and efficient back-end solutions that ensure seamless functionality between the front and back ends of our website applications and supporting integrations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop or extend existing CMS frameworks (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Craft) to meet the needs of our web applications.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless CMS integration for dynamic content delivery.
  • Work with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete solutions and ensure all technical requirements are met.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize server environments for development as well as production-facing websites.
  • Monitor server performance, handle troubleshooting, and scale server architecture as necessary.
  • Design, develop, and maintain custom API implementations for internal and external services.
  • Integrate third-party APIs to extend the functionality of existing platforms.
  • Implement custom CMS-based plugins or extend existing CMS functionality depending on the project needs.
  • Design, develop, and optimize relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
  • Ensure database security, backup, and disaster recovery requirements are met.
  • Troubleshoot and debug back-end issues and optimize application performance.
  • Coordinate with the development team and perform deployments to development and production environments.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best coding practices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience as a Backend Web Developer or similar role.
  • Proven experience with multiple and varying technology stacks and a never-ending desire to expand and dive into the unknown.
  • Strong understanding of middleware solutions and their appropriate applications.
  • Strong proficiency in server-side languages such as PHP, Node.js, C#, and Java.
  • Experience with server management tools and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful/GraphQL/RPC/OData APIs.
  • Experience with popular CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Craft, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Understanding of web security best practices (SSL, encryption, authentication methods).
  • Proficiency with GIT version control.
  • Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of caching mechanisms like Memcached or Redis.
Benefits and Perks
  • Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% paid medical premiums for employees).
  • Open and encouraged PTO.
  • 16 paid holidays.
  • Half-day summer Fridays.
  • 401k plus employer contribution.
  • Paid parental leave.

Folklore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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