Back End Developer

Position Overview

Opportune is seeking a Back-End developer for their Process and Technology group. This is a fast-paced, challenging role that focuses on skill development and accelerated learning. You will work in a client-facing role in a team environment that provides services supporting the client. We are seeking an experienced Back-End Developer with 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in MSSQL, C#, and Azure development. This role requires a developer who can contribute to complex projects, ensure the smooth integration of various systems, and maintain high-performance and scalable applications.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Azure and Cloud Platform Management:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure development, including Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and other Azure services.
• Manage and optimize Azure environments, including resource provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.
• Implement and manage OAuth security to secure applications and APIs.
• Develop and maintain deployment and build pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Interest in incorporating AI into applications to improve processes, optimize operations, and gather insights, including leveraging machine learning (ML), generative AI, and predictive analytics to enhance system capabilities and drive innovation.

SQL Development Skills:

• Proficiency in MSSQL, including designing databases, writing complex queries, and optimizing performance.
• Experience with database normalization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Ability to create, modify, and manage stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts and best practices.

Back-End Development Skills:

• Strong experience with C# and the .NET framework.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with design patterns.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and multi-threading.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and development.
• Experience with JSON and XML for data interchange between server and client.
• Familiarity with Git and common Git Strategies

Design, Development, and Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain back-end services and databases using MSSQL and C#.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize and maintain existing systems to ensure robustness and scalability.

Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Planning:

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure smooth operation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the planning and estimation of development tasks and projects.
• Ensure proper documentation of the development process, architectures, and solutions.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior developers, guiding their growth and development within the team.
• Assist in the onboarding of new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in back-end development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior developers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Support for technical certifications and professional development.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Additional Information:

• This role is not a full-time remote position. On-site presence is required 4 days a week by company policy and per project needs. The primary office location is Downtown Houston at 711 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100 Houston, TX 77002.