API / Backend Developer

About J. J. Keller and our Proprietary Technology

Join our software development team to work with a large, agile team and continually advance your tech skill set with emerging technologies. Here at J. J. Keller, we build technology that helps employers protect people and the businesses they run. With more than 7 million employers in this country, the need for our safety and compliance solutions is always growing. At J. J. Keller, we’re building native cloud robust solutions (web/mobile/IoT) from the ground up and providing technology-enabled outsourcing services to help our customers follow complex regulations. Our projects use the latest Microsoft tech stack, Microservices, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Cloud Architecture and Predictive Analytics/AI/ML.

We have openings in several teams based on growth. Depending on your skill set, you may be working on our flagship Encompass platform, working with the IoT hub and Azure functions, RESTful API's or our Video Protects video/AI technology platform. The 200+ developers on our team are here because they are passionate about technology, growing their skills and doing meaningful work. We strive to keep current with emerging technologies and to prevent our existing platforms from slipping into the dreaded “legacy applications” category. This means we’re continually evolving our technology footprint to provide a better, more intuitive user experience for our customers.

We’ve embraced remote work for many years -- long before the pandemic – so you can work remote and feel confident in joining our remote culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assigned programming tasks related to new development or maintenance on assigned websites or applications.
• Analyzes user needs and impact to other site areas to determine technical requirements of assigned tasks.
• Promotes strong quality practices by performing unit testing and providing appropriate level of support for user acceptance testing, as needed.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation for assigned programming projects.
• Acts as a support resource for the technical support staff to ensure that customer-reported issues are being addressed in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Performs lead developer role on assigned projects.
• Interfaces with Website and Database Administrators to maintain optimal server configuration, database accuracy/integrity and for coordination of staging and production moves.
• Develops and maintains a solid understanding of the technology tools and trends and remains current in new technology developments and their potential impact on the department.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience with C# using .NET Framework, Visual Studio and SQL Server
• 2+ years work experience with the design and implementation of data integration solutions
• Strong SQL development skills
• Experience with  API design and implementation
• Experience with Azure development technologies, including Functions, App Services, and SQL
• Strong communication skills with an excellent attitude towards learning and applying new technologies
• Associate's degree in a computer science or technology-related field

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to customer sites and/or industry and training events may also be required, depending on assignment.