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Join to apply for the Backend Web Developer Tier 2 role at Purple Wave Auction Continue with Google Continue with Google 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Backend Web Developer Tier 2 role at Purple Wave Auction Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Sign in to access AI-powered advices Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Description Purple Wave is actively seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Web Developer Tier 2 to join our team. As a remote work eligible position, you will have the opportunity to build and improve web applications in our open source technology environment. Join our collaborative team of professionals and play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions that align with our business objectives. The Backend Web Developer Tier 2 is responsible for building new and improving existing web applications in our open source technology environment. This role will create and/or revise applications based off of prioritized business outcomes as well as provide application technical support. This position is remote work eligible. Description Purple Wave is actively seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Web Developer Tier 2 to join our team. As a remote work eligible position, you will have the opportunity to build and improve web applications in our open source technology environment. Join our collaborative team of professionals and play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions that align with our business objectives. The Backend Web Developer Tier 2 is responsible for building new and improving existing web applications in our open source technology environment. This role will create and/or revise applications based off of prioritized business outcomes as well as provide application technical support. This position is remote work eligible. Responsibilities Develop and enhance server services using Ruby on Rails, adapting to our open source technology environment. Create and revise backend(API) services based on requirements, ensuring adherence to design and architectural principles. Provide technical support for applications, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions. Utilise your expertise in frameworks similar to Rails, such as Django, Laravel, Spring Boot, Express, or Phoenix. Work with standard development tools such as Git and Jira for version control, issue tracking, and project management. Implement queuing and caching mechanisms to enhance application performance. Apply SQL and database design skills to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Collaborate with the team to work within an existing codebase, maintaining the current design structure and ensuring code quality. Follow Scrum principles, adapting to changing requirements and priorities. Support the team and business in creating small, releasable sprints, delivering value incrementally. Actively engage in the Scrum process, identifying and resolving impediments to help the team achieve their goals. Participate in company, department, and process changes, actively contributing to their execution and success. Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and seek opportunities for individual and team improvement. Train and mentor team members, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth. Recognize how the team's work impacts other areas within the organization, fostering collaboration and alignment. Undertake additional assigned duties as requested Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5 years of experience. Strong technical proficiency in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, Node.js, ExpressJS, and REST APIs. Experience with standard development tools such as Git for version control and Jira for issue tracking. Knowledge and practical experience with queuing/caching technologies like RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, and Redis. Proficiency in SQL and database design, particularly with MySQL/MariaDB. Familiarity with service/worker design patterns for building scalable and efficient applications. Understanding of product architecture and ability to work within an existing codebase while maintaining design structure. Thorough understanding of Scrum principles and agile methodologies, including sprint planning and prioritization. Proactive involvement in the Scrum process, identifying and resolving impediments to support the team's goals. Strong team dynamics, actively participating in company, department, and process changes. Demonstrated ability to facilitate knowledge sharing and contribute to team improvement. Experience training and mentoring team members, promoting professional growth and development. Ability to influence others through the organization's core values, fostering a positive work culture. Deep understanding of business processes and the ability to align development efforts with organizational goals. Awareness of how the team's work impacts other areas within the organization, promoting collaboration and alignment. Ability to adapt to changes in company, department, and process, embracing a growth mindset and a willingness to learn new technologies and practices. Excellent team dynamics, including the ability to work collaboratively in a self-organizing Scrum team structure. Effective communication skills and the ability to provide and receive feedback constructively. A genuine interest in understanding the business processes and needs that the product addresses, ensuring development efforts align with the overall goals. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Spanish speaking bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates may be requested to complete skills assessment testing. Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. Requires the ability to successfully complete a background check. Working Settings Full-time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime. Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time zone, additional hours may be required depending on priorities. This position is remote work eligible within the United States. Please note: the first week of employment training is required to be in the Manhattan, KS headquarters. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Compensation The annual salary varies based on experience and qualifications, but typically ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Salary paid bi-weekly. Monthly Bonus Program - determined by the Company’s monthly revenue result and are paid on a “percent to plan” payout formula (90% = $300, 100% = $600, 110% = $900, 120% = $1,200). Monthly phone stipend in accordance with the Company’s cell phone policy, currently $120/month. Health, Dental, and Vision starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment. 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment. Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000 with options to add more through employee contribution starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Personal Time Off (PTO) annual amount of 120 hours which is prorated based on the number of days between the 60th day of employment and the end of the calendar year. May vary to comply with state requirements. Eligible to participate in the Company Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November. About Purple Wave Visit us at: PurpleWave.com Purple Wave Auction is a leader in the equipment auction industry focusing on construction, ag, fleet, and government equipment. We are a data-driven, quickly changing and evolving, growing organization. Our focus is on marketing the assets we sell for our customers to find the highest quality bidders for the best recoveries for our sellers. We strive to make this transaction Straight, Simple, and Sold. We live daily by our core values of trust, team, care, and passion to be the place people want to work and our customers want to return to for their equipment buying and selling needs for their businesses. Purple Wave Auction is the largest no-reserve Internet auction company in the Midwest. We have over 300 employees, nearly doubling in size in the last three years. We have a robust tech team and continue to invest in progressive techniques to enhance our services. While working at Purple Wave, you will have the opportunity to help our mission of being the easiest, most straightforward place to buy and sell used equipment. Purple Wave empowers its employees to solve problems effectively in a family-run business culture. We provide opportunities for continued education as you grow your career with tuition reimbursement. We have a generous benefits package in one of the fastest-growing companies in the area. Purple Wave is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing team to support our customers as we bring our values of Trust, Team, Care and Passion to them. Purple Wave Auction Core Values TRUST: We are trustworthy…Our business depends upon our integrity and our customer’s ability to trust Purple Wave and its people: to enforce a fair, transparent unreserved auction marketplace; to safeguard their bidding information; to give a full effort on behalf of their asset(s); We are transparent, accountable and fair. TEAM: WE ARE A TEAM…We respect, support, appreciate and inspire each other; We communicate and follow-through; We need each other. We do our best work when we work together. CARE: WE CARE…We care for our customers. We look out for their best interests. We work hard for them. We “go the extra mile”. PASSION: WE ARE PASSIONATE…We are positive, we are enthusiastic, we take pride in our work, we own our responsibilities and we deliver; When we see problems, we fix them. We learn from our mistakes. We improve ourselves and Purple Wave every day; We believe Purple Wave can be the best marketplace for used equipment and we are committed to make it happen. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity is a Purple Wave, Inc. policy. It is our practice to select the best-qualified candidate for each position in the organization. No employee of the Company will discriminate against an applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or other physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. Notice of Background Check As a condition of your employment, you will be required to sign the Company’s Authorization for Background Check, and to provide the Company with documents establishing your identity and right to work in the United States. 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