Senior Software Developer: Back-end

Fulcrum Global Technologies - Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hoffman Estates, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Software Developer: Back-end role at Fulcrum involves designing, developing, and maintaining the back-end infrastructure that supports innovative legal technology solutions. This position is crucial for ensuring the reliability and scalability of systems that cater to legal professionals globally. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, results-oriented, and passionate about creating elegant solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable back-end systems using modern technologies and best practices.
• Own the entire software development lifecycle for assigned projects, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Architect and maintain highly available and performant systems that can handle large volumes of data and traffic.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, front-end developers, and QA, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions to optimize system performance.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in back-end development technologies and trends.
• Mentor and guide junior developers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer, with a strong focus on back-end development / SOA.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable back-end systems.
• Expertise in at least one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Node.js, GraphQL.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to implement and integrate software platforms through the REST API framework.
• Experience in developing secure multi-tenant cloud-based systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with API design and development.
• Experience with security best practices and tools.
• Passion for building high-quality, user-centric software.

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible schedule
• Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off