Backend Developer (Java & PHP)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Backend Developer (Java & PHP) in Atlanta, GA. Duties:

• Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning
• Develop scalable, efficient systems to ensure user accounts are protected, provide tools and utilities for related functions and prevent abuse/misuse of Company products
• Ensure code quality, operational excellence, and adherence to software engineering best practices
• Develop solutions using Java, Go, AWS, GCP, MYSQL, DynamoDB and AI driven development tools
• Designing/developing prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC's)
• Work cross functionally with various Company teams: product management, development, Policy, Product lines, Data Science, Legal, Security to understand abuse trends and drive forward results
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing web, software, or mobile applications
• Strong OOD and SOA principles, experience with web services (consuming or creating) with REST and gRPC
• Experience with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Full-Stack/backend development experience, experience with AI technologies/tools and apply it to user experiences or backend solutions
• Prior working experience in a cloud computing environment like AWS/GCP is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in technically leading complex projects
• Experience in Java/J2EE, SQL, Go or any of the following Object-Oriented Languages
• Experience with AWS products (including EC2, S3, RDS), Docker and Kubernetes, preferred
• Experience with AI technologies like Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, DialogFlow, Python
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies
• Good understanding of AI concepts, including how AI models function, their various types, their respective advantages and disadvantages along with experience in integrating with AI/ML models
• Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Team player possessing strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Strong mentoring skills with ability to provide technical guidance and review code
• Have a self-starter attitude and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, complex technical environment with high adaptability and flexibility

• Experience with fraud prevention, abuse patterns, cyber security
• Experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large-scale applications
• Familiar with the development challenges inherent in highly scalable solutions