Rackspace Technology jobs - Software Developer

Sr Developer

Rackspace is looking for an experienced Java developer. Experience with Web APIs is a must-have along with Database exposure.

This is a senior developer position! Bring your ability to learn the Rackspace ecosystem and help lead the technical direction for a product. Be able to read high-level requirements from Product, ask lots of questions and then run with the implementation.

What are your day to day responsibilities?

Coding standards, continuous integration, best practices, software testing, and proper documentation

The work is highly involved and requires regular interaction with a number of different teams across Rackspace. Being able to understand business processes and communicate effectively is an integral part of the role on the team.

The team currently works a number of open technologies, including multiple HTTP APIs written in Python web frameworks which interact primarily with MSSQL and MySQL databases.

Design, build, and maintain in-house developed tools, scripts, and applications.

Required Skills

3-5 years of experience in software development or engineering utilizing Java

Proficient in HTTP web services and RESTful software design.

Experience in Java, GIT, Maven, Spring REST, Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, GIT

Experience with one or more relational databases (e.g. MySQL, MSSQL).

High level of competency in continuous integration and continuous deployments (any technology).

Strong development and engineering principles, including:code coverage, test-first programming.

Code readability,documentation, understanding of revision control systems (git)

Desired Skills

Proficiency with web server software (e.g. Apache, NGINX) .

experience in agile development methodology/ Scrum

Desired Skills

Proficiency in Linux system administration.

Proficiency with web server software (e.g. Apache, NGINX) .

Job Complexity

Performs highly complex product design activities, which may require extensive research and analysis.

Performs design, implementation, and maintenance of complex, multiple product modules/sub-systems.

Participates in product design meetings.

Performs complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.

Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions to the problems.

Conducts unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits. May assist in performing on-site client work on complex applications. Documentation of development work.

Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria, and competitive issues. Researches new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology.

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

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Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.