What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back End Engineer position at Actalent?
Professional Experience
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Extensive experience with both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems in a multicloud environment.
Technical Expertise
• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Demonstrated expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of serverless computing technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
Cloud-Specific Knowledge
• Deep understanding of Azure and AWS cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Experience with cloud-native development and deployment strategies.
• Ability to manage and optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
Security and Compliance
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Performance and Optimization
• Proven track record of monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of backend systems.
• Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure high availability and reliability.
Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.
Additional Skills (Preferred)
• Experience with additional cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Understanding of networking concepts and best practices for cloud infrastructure.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bloomington,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $50 - $62