ABOUT THE ROLE

The Itemize Backend Engineer will maintain and innovate on existing back-end modules and data stores, R&D on new methodologies with our core IP development team, and build up our serverless (lambda) Node.js APIs to support new functional requirements. Responsibilities will include:



Lead, design, and develop our core Javascript-based APIs powering our client-facing and internal applications



Design new microservices to support functional requirements and core IP advancements and configure pipeline infrastructure to support CI/CD methodologies



Write highly scalable and fault-tolerant software



Assist with operational support to monitor and triage production issues



Perform operational checks for the production environment



Work with Node.js, Express, MySQL, AWS Services including API Gateway, Lambda, Cloudwatch, Code Pipeline, and S3 and introduce other technologies as needed



Collaborate with a supportive and agile virtual team to deliver pragmatic software solutions



REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE



3+ years Javascript software development experience in a professional work environment, with an emphasis on Node.js



Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field



Experience developing and integrating with RESTful APIs



Experience with relational database structures and writing efficient SQL queries



Experience with shipping clear and quality code, unit testing, continuous integration, and test-driven development



Ability to nimbly switch between assigned tasks and addressing production issues



A practical and client-focused approach to development



PREFERRED EXPERIENCE



Experience with Amazon Web Services



Experience with Python



Experience working in a small and dynamic environment



Itemize is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Itemize does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.