Backend Software Developer

Schneider Electric - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cedar Rapids, IA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Schneider Electric is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Java to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our server-side applications and services. Your work will directly impact the performance and efficiency of our products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems using Java.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement APIs and microservices to support various applications and platforms.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Adhere to project development and product evolution tools and processes effectively.
• Conduct design reviews with peers to ensure quality and project maturity.
• Maintain the codebase post-product launch, including providing customer support.
• Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret developmental tests for new and/or modified products.
• Conduct research and development of software and hardware combinations for new designs, including potential patentable solutions.
• Develop and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline software development and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D. in computer engineering, computer science, or related engineering field.
• 1-5 years of proven experience as a Backend Developer with a strong focus on Java.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is highly recommended.
• Experience with Embedded Linux applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with development frameworks.
• Understanding of SQL and Cassandra based DB systems.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in our core Development languages such as C/C++, C#, Python and Rust.
• Willingness to work in a process-driven environment (formalized documentation and approval management environment).
• Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leave
• 401(k)+ match