Backend Developer

Summary

Join IMPACT BRANDS as a remote Backend Developer and help us make a global impact! We offer a remote-first culture, a welcoming bonus, quarterly rewards, and a home office budget. Enjoy 25+ paid holidays, shorter summer Fridays, and paid volunteer days. We provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Develop and maintain robust backend systems, RESTful APIs, and database schemas. Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages
• Strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and web services
• Experience with relational databases, including database schema design and query optimization
• Proficiency in using Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests
• Experience in writing and running unit tests, integration tests, and automated tests
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and resolve issues efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical team members
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Demonstrate fluency in both English and Lithuanian, aligning with team expectations

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and applications
• Implement server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support various frontend and mobile applications
• Integrate third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless communication between systems
• Design and maintain database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval
• Manage database performance, security, and data integrity across different environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
• Implement secure coding practices to protect against common vulnerabilities
• Identify and resolve technical issues in production and development environments
• Work closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, product managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies
• Perform other tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of e-commerce platforms, shopping carts, payment processing, and related technologies
• Experience with Node.js

Benefits

• Hiring bonus
• Remote work
• Quarterly reward
• Home office budget
• Health and wellness budget
• More free time. Enjoy 25+ Working Days of Holidays, and experience shorter Summer Fridays
• Volunteering. Embrace the opportunity to dedicate 2 paid days each year towards personal growth and community impact
• Personal development opportunities
• Professional growth
• Our company products. Get exclusive access to our health and wellness products
• Flatwork culture
• Team spirit
• A whole bunch of other benefits (Virtual Lunch, Welcome Package, etc.)