Senior Application Developer, Back End

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Application Developer, Back End is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side aspect of digital platforms, such as event-driven services, web applications and APIs. The role requires a disciplined and strategic individual capable of solving complex technical problems using their strong coding and programming skills to ensure that back-end systems run smoothly and can integrate effectively with other components of a digital platform. The incumbent must possess a deep understanding of back-end programming languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby, and must be proficient in writing quality, optimized, and maintainable code that meets project requirements. They will also have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other technical stakeholders such as Applications Development Engineering (Front-End), Database Administrators, Architects, and project teams to drive technical decisions and solutions.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and optimize back-end architecture to enhance overall system performance
• Develop optimized code that is reliable, reusable, scalable, secure, and meets maintenance standards in various programming languages
• Work closely with front-end developers to support system integrations, enhance application functionality and scalability, and optimize application architecture and performance
• Work with technology leaders to understand the business and technical requirements and priorities for back-end systems
• Monitor performance and health of services, databases, and other components of back-end systems
• Troubleshoot and debug complex application and database systems issues
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in back-end application development
• Plan, design, and execute unit tests or other quality assurance measures to ensure quality
• Train digital platform users in the best practices of maintaining web applications and APIs
• Document the design and implementation of application software
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of experience in application development or application engineering
  
  

Required

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years of experience in software development, specifically in application development engineering
• Strong programming skills in back-end languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby
• Experience with back-end frameworks
• Experience working with Microservices using Java Springboot framework and Cloud-Native architecture
• Experience with API and Event-driven systems
• Hands on experience working with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Application Performance Management (DynaTrace or similar)
• Strong understanding of web protocols
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with technical stakeholders
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with Azure power platform services, logic apps, Azure APIM and Azure Data Services is a plus.
• Experience in one or more Integration platforms (Azure Service Bus, OIC, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Understanding of ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or Netsuite.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages
• Version Control Tools
• Cloud Technologies & Platforms
• Web Services & APIs
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Automated Testing Tools
• Containerization
• Secure Coding Standards
• Database Management Systems
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
• DevOps Methodology
• Code Prompt Engineering
• Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools
  
  

This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.

ABOUT US

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.