Back End Developer

Robert Half
Kansas City, KS, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Application Integration Architecture Business Logic Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Code Review Software Debugging Human-Computer Interaction Integrated Development Environments Performance Tuning Software Engineering
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Web Applications Backend Api Design

Job description

Description We are looking for a Back End Developer to join a manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role focuses on building and maintaining reliable web application functionality while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technical solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong programming fundamentals, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to contribute to modern application development in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and support server-side application features that align with business and operational needs.

  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver integrated web solutions across multiple projects.

  • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to improve quality and consistency.

  • Develop and optimize APIs and application logic to support performance, reliability, and scalability goals.

  • Troubleshoot defects, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes to maintain system stability.

  • Contribute to user interface integration by working with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related frameworks as needed.

Requirements

  • Document technical solutions, development standards, and implementation details to support ongoing maintenance. Requirements * Experience in software development with a focus on backend or full-stack web applications.

  • Proficiency in JavaScript and hands-on experience working with React.js in a development environment.

  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks to support application integration.

  • Ability to create efficient, well-structured code and apply sound debugging practices.

  • Familiarity with API development, system troubleshooting, and performance optimization techniques.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Experience supporting application development within a manufacturing or operational environment is a plus. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

About the company

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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