As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the Kroger Technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of Android applications.
Experience with modern libraries and tooling
Significant Java programming skills and data structures
Significant Microservices architecture and development skills
Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot
Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security etc
Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases
Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka, or equivalent
Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles
Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure
Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
Key Responsibilities
Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies
Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features
Identify and uphold engineering best practices
Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues
Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team
