Back-end Developer

As Back-end Developer, you’ll be a key member of a small, dedicated team focused on maintaining and enhancing back-end services for data-heavy applications. The role is ideal for a highly responsive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong debugging skills, and enjoys solving complex data challenges. This role requires ownership of tasks, proactive troubleshooting, and high-touch communication to keep customers engaged and informed at every step.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Assess incoming requirements to determine necessary changes on the C# (web service) or SQL (database operation) side.
• Collaborate directly with customers, troubleshoot data-related issues, and ensure accurate data delivery and reporting.
• Analyze database tables, optimize indexing, and ensure efficient data handling for large data pools.
• Support and troubleshoot web service endpoints for performance and efficiency, ensuring seamless back-end operations.
• Coordinate closely with a well-liked support team, maintain positive relationships, and provide a customer-centric experience that keeps users engaged and informed.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of relevant back-end developer experience
• Oracle PL/SQL Expertise: Advanced ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize database structures; Oracle skills are essential for this role.
• ASP.NET Core & C# Proficiency: Experience with ASP.NET Core for backend web service development, with C# for related services.
• IIS Server Management: Competency in deploying and maintaining applications on IIS servers.
• DevOps Familiarity: Working knowledge of Jenkins and Octopus for deployment pipelines.
• Scripting Skills: Experience with PowerShell or equivalent languages for scripting and automation.
• Strong Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to analyze data issues, work through complex backend procedures, and independently identify and resolve inconsistencies.
• Self-Starter with Ownership Mindset: Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and own tasks from start to finish without requiring step-by-step direction.
• Personable and Positive Attitude: Effective, friendly communication skills with the capacity to handle customer inquiries with patience and professionalism.
• Responsive, High-Touch Communicator: Ability to keep customers engaged with proactive, clear updates at each stage, ensuring they are informed even when facing complex or evolving issues.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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