Backend Web Developer

Summary

Join CALSTART as our Backend Web Developer and contribute to our mission of transportation decarbonization. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side logic, database management, and application performance, collaborating with front-end developers and other stakeholders. This role requires designing, developing, and maintaining back-end components and services with clean, scalable, and efficient code. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of experience. CALSTART offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 2-3 years' experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, or Node.js and experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with agile development methodologies and an understanding of security protocols and data protection measures

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend components and services for multiple websites
• Collaborate with front end developers to integrate user facing elements with server-side logic
• Collaborate with Communication Systems Manager on strategic approaches and prioritization of website requests
• Implement and maintain database systems, ensuring data integrity and security
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code, following best practices and standards, including the latest ADA requirements
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and reliability
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with PHP and JavaScript (WordPress website integrations) RESTful APIs, web services, and knowledge of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker)

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave