Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CHAMP
Job overview
The Mid-level Backend Engineer at CHAMP develops and maintains backend services to optimize vehicle title management, contributing to the company's SaaS platform that digitizes and speeds up title transfers.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will implement backend services and APIs, develop RESTful APIs, work with message-driven architectures, collaborate on database design, ensure security best practices, participate in code reviews, and write unit and integration tests.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary, year-end bonus potential, dental, health, and vision insurance, a matching 401K plan, generous PTO, subsidized lunches, and a hybrid or fully remote work environment.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2-4 years of Java application development experience, familiarity with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, SQL, Maven, strong problem-solving skills, and good communication; preferred skills include experience with Apache Camel, AWS, Docker, microservices, government system integrations, and CI/CD pipelines.
Career development
The role offers opportunities for personal growth within a collaborative and flexible environment, with learning from senior team members and contributing to technical design discussions.
Work environment and culture
CHAMP promotes a flexible, collaborative, and welcoming work environment that values diversity and inclusion, supporting remote or hybrid work options.
Company information
CHAMP is a SaaS company focused on digitizing vehicle title management processes for various stakeholders including insurance carriers and state governments, committed to innovation and diversity.
Team overview
The candidate will join a distributed team working with Agile methodologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product teams, and QA engineers.
Job location and travel
The job is fully remote or hybrid for candidates in the Cleveland, OH area.
Unique job features
The role involves working with modern technologies like Java 21, Spring Boot 3.x, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS, and Terraform, and offers the chance to impact a key SaaS product in vehicle title management.
Company overview
CHAMP is a global provider of IT solutions and services tailored for the air cargo industry, offering software platforms that support cargo management, operations, and compliance for airlines, ground handlers, and logistics providers. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based software, cloud services, and consulting, enabling clients to streamline processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance supply chain visibility. Founded in 2004 as a joint venture between Cargolux and SITA, CHAMP has established itself as a trusted partner for digital transformation in air freight. Its flagship products include Cargospot and Traxon, widely adopted across the industry. Candidates should be aware of CHAMP’s focus on innovation, its international client base, and its role in shaping digital standards for air cargo.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight 2-4 years of Java backend development experience, emphasizing proficiency with Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and Maven build tools to align with CHAMP's tech stack.
Showcase your ability to work in Agile teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to backend services supporting scalable, maintainable SaaS products, reflecting CHAMP's product environment.
Apply on multiple platforms including CHAMP's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach within the company.
Connect on LinkedIn with backend engineers or team leads in CHAMP's engineering division; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent project contributions, asking about their experience with CHAMP’s message-driven architecture, or expressing enthusiasm for CHAMP’s mission to digitize vehicle title management.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Java 21,' 'Spring Boot 3.x,' 'RabbitMQ,' 'RESTful APIs,' 'AWS,' 'Docker,' and 'Agile methodology' to ensure your resume passes automated screening.
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