Software Developer, Backend

Who are we? Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry. _This position is remotely based. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role._Who are we looking for? We're looking for a Backend Developer to join our dynamic team and accelerate the development of our new, powerful analytics tool we're building for our BI team. Your contributions will directly enhance feature development, empower our analytical teams, and save countless hours of manual effort. If you're passionate about creating innovative tools that drive real impact, we'd love to have you onboard! Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the development team and Stakeholders to improve the existing application and build out new custom solutions to support the growing needs of the organization.
• Develop high quality code that adheres to best practices in design, proper testing, and good documentation.
• Assist with code releases where needed, including rollout and testing.
• Fulfill stakeholders’ needs and ensure they are satisfied with the result.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required experience:

• BA/BS in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5+ years of backend software development experience
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java (both preferred)
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Familiarity with data warehouse architectures and query optimization for analytics
• Git proficiency, including branching strategies, resolving complex merge conflicts, and working with large codebases in collaborative environments
• Experience developing and writing unit/integration tests
• Strong understanding of the full SDLC
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with UNIX/Linux and JIRA/Confluence
• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) is a plus
• Experience with Redshift, and JPA is a plus
• Experience with Angular or React is a plus
• Exposure to containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us! What's in this for you?Amazing coverage to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation. Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We welcome all. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.