Backend Developer: Data (Product Information)

Job description

Title: Backend Developer- Data (Product Information)

Location : Chicago, IL

Target Start Date : 9-8-13

Type: (C, CTH, D) Direct placement

Pay Rate / Salary (Ranges OK) : (phone number removed)





Selling Point on Client Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions highlighted by Sheetrock , Durock , and Securock Brands.

Headquartered in Chicago, USG serves construction markets around the world through its Gypsum, Performance Materials and Ceilings divisions.

Its wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products provide the solutions that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play.



Job Description :

OUR DIGITAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE JOURNEY

Capability transformation

Our client is evolving its digital customer experience and translating the objective of being easiest to do business with into a sustainable technology roadmap.

The digital transformation includes upgrading our technology stack and augmenting our teams, developing new digital platforms, and integrating a best-in-class eCommerce operating model to deliver exceptional customer experience from design planning to order delivery.

The digital services are based on to be improved data and process models and will be provided for all our customers in the US, Canada, and LATAM.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Backend Developer, with a strong understanding of Product Information Management (PIM), plays a crucial role in our client's digital transformation by designing and delivering services for our client's Product Information Ecosystem.

This includes managing, maintaining and improving the PIM System while mastering data flows between systems that consume or produce product information.

They collaborate closely with the Tech Lead and frontend developers to ensure smooth data flow and seamless integration between enterprise systems like ERP and CRM, frontend applications and product platforms, enhancing the overall product information ecosystems and its solution design.

Additionally, they function as Data Engineers to implement data reports, set up databases, and define data models, ensuring a robust data architecture that supports the ecosystem's needs.

Their efforts are vital in creating a secure, reliable, and efficient digital ecosystem that enhances customer experience.

Our client offers a hybrid workplace.

The office location is Chicago, IL.

Minimal travel may be required.

DEFINITION OF THE TEAM

The Product Data and Information Publishing / PIM team works in an agile environment, guided by a Product Owner and a Tech Lead.

Each member of the team has a specific role to play, but they all share a common goal of delivering industry-leading digital solutions to our customers.

The Product Data and Information Publishing / PIM team is effective because of its ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of its deliverables.

It operates within a product-platform model that emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end ownership of deliverables.

This model leverages the diverse skill sets of team members and fosters innovation, agility, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PIM System Management: Manage, maintain, and optimize the company's PIM system through configurations, low-coding and development work to ensure high performance and reliability.

Platform development: Develop and maintain backend platforms that facilitate the integration of PIM data with ERP, CRM, and other internal and external systems that consume or produce product data.

Data integration: Design, implement, and manage APIs for the PIM software and data pipelines to ensure seamless data flow between backend systems and frontend applications

Collaboration and coordination: Work closely with the Tech Lead and frontend developers to ensure smooth integration and data consistency across the platform

Data management: Manage and improve the Product Information Data Model and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data being transferred between systems

Problem solving: Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues, ensuring minimal disruption to data flow and system operations

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, integration processes, APIs, and system configurations

Data Engineering Responsibilities: Implement data reports, set up databases, and define data models, ensuring a robust data architecture that supports the platform's needs

Security: Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance

*Midpoint may be adjusted based on the skills and qualifications of the selected candidate.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills

5+ years of experience developing leading-edge online applications

Proficiency in backend programming runtime and languages such as Node.js, Python, etc.

Experience with Informatica P360 software

Understanding of web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

Proficiency in data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Kafka) and middleware/API solutions e.g., WebMethods, Azure API getaway

Experience with PIM solutions and business processes (e.g. process flows and data standards) and technologies (e.g. Informatica)

Experience with database management systems such as SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

Experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and data integration pipelines

Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines

Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools

Understanding of system architecture principles and experience in designing scalable, maintainable backend systems

Ability to ensure quality assurance by completing code (peer) reviews and doing unit testing as well as providing constructive feedback to ensure coding standards and best practice are followed

Understanding of Agile practices, techniques and ways of working

Bonus/Soft Skills :

Experience as a developer on an agile cross-functional team

Familiarity with microservices and modular programming to enhance reusability

Excellent communication skills and the ability to discuss technical and non-technical topics to an interdisciplinary audience.

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