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Backend Software Engineer, Integrations

Transfr

Transfr

Software Engineering
Remote
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Transfr is on a mission to create alternative pathways to career success. Our hands-on simulation-based training provides people with the skills they need to enter or reenter the workforce, enabling them to have a better quality of life. Our technology gives immersive training that the user absorbs much more readily than video tutorials, slide presentations, and other training methods.
We believe the future starts with innovative workplace training and hands-on skills development. We’re building bridges between schools, workplaces, and governments to make jobs more accessible and create a better tomorrow, today.
This is an exciting time! Demand for VR skills-based training has never been higher. Our startup is in hyper growth mode, scaling in every direction. We are looking for people that possess a true love for learning and have a burning desire to contribute to outcomes that change the world.
Summary: We are currently seeking a As a Backend Software Engineer, who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining integrations between our platform and various 3rd party API systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and functionality across the platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and platform engineers to design integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange and functionality between our VR platform backend and various 3rd party API systems.
  • Implement integration solutions using best practices and industry standards, leveraging RESTful web service APIs. Develop scalable, efficient, and reliable code to ensure smooth data exchange and functionality between the platforms.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of integration solutions to identify and resolve any issues, ensuring data accuracy and system stability. Collaborate with QA teams to conduct comprehensive testing and validation of the integrations.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including integration specifications, design documents, and code documentation.
  • Monitor the integrations for performance, security, and data integrity. Proactively identify and resolve any integration issue and provide ongoing maintenance and support to ensure smooth operation of the integrations.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a focus on building data integration solutions. (Bonus for experience with LMS systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Schoology)
  • Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and web services, with a deep understanding of HTTP protocol and authentication mechanisms.
  • Experience with server-side languages, such as C#, Java, Python, or Node.js.
  • Knowledge of relational database technologies, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Ability to rapidly prototype ideas and produce production quality code
  • Ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Our Stack:
  • BE - C#/.net, Entity Framework,
  • FE - React / Javascript (Nice to have)
  • AWS
  • Postgres
  • Github (both version control and github actions)
  • Jira
  • Datadog
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $130,000, with the actual base salary amount dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location. In addition to salary this role may be eligible for variable compensation and additional company benefits such as stock options, 401(k), paid vacation and sick time, and medical/dental/vision insurance.
In Closing:
If you're looking to make a big difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join us on our mission to make learning more intuitive by helping individuals develop the skills they need for career success.
Be a part of creating pathways to prosperity by helping to develop training simulations to teach skills that lead to well-paying jobs, for all.
At Transfr, we embrace diversity because it breeds innovation. Transfr is an equal opportunity employer that participates in E-Verify committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, consultants, and employees, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
**Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction**
Learn more at transfrinc.com