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Job Title: Entry-Level Back-End Developer
Status: Part–Time; W2 employee
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Seattle, WA, or remote within US time zones
ABOUT SPORCLE
Sporcle is the leading provider of trivia entertainment at live shows, on the web, and on mobile devices worldwide. On the web, we operate sporcle.com, with around 4M monthly users, a top popular trivia website in the United States. The website has over one million user-generated trivia quizzes that have been played over 4 billion times. Our live shows entertain customers weekly, and our Sporcle hosts engage and delight. Our purpose is to create mentally stimulating diversions that bring people together. We believe in making knowledge fun for everyone.
Work for the dynamic industry leader in trivia dedicated to partnering with our clients to deliver the best experience to their customers.
DESCRIPTION
Ever wonder what’s behind the curtain of a website with millions of users and billions of game plays? Help the Sporcle Engineering team make the user experience even better. This role will provide full stack services that manage and provide data for our employee portal and live/virtual trivia events.
Use your analytical, engineering-focused mind and knowledge of backend processes to help the Sporcle team develop programs and improve the software to meet needs. If you are intellectually curious, like finding better ways to do things, and can see the “big picture” when solving challenges, this may be your job.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform requirement review with stakeholders
- Know what Salesforce tool is suitable for the job
- Perform web page development using Visualforce, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
- Perform back-end development using Apex
- Batch Apex for large record processing
- Database Triggers
- Future Apex for asynchronous tasks
- Apex Controllers for web pages
- SOQL queries for retrieving data from the database
- Write tests to ensure code coverage as well as functionality
- Administration and configuration of Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Manage security profiles
- Implement Declarative Salesforce Solutions
- Manage Email Templates
- Create and Manage Reports
- Creation and Management of Custom Objects and Fields
- Integrate 3rd party APIs
- Read and follow design documents and specifications
- Ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders
- Support team in testing software
- Recommend upgrades or improvements for existing systems and programs
- Develop separate elements of software that work well in the program as a whole
- Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software
- Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
- Fix bugs with a minimum impact on existing systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with standard backend technologies: Java, Python, SOAP, XML, and REST APIs
- Experience with Salesforce is a big plus but not required.
- Work on numerous parts of a system or application simultaneously while being accurate and thorough.
- Work well with others on the team of Designers, Developers, and Programmers using effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with DBMS technology (SQLServer, MySQL, etc.)
- Ability to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing, and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a proven ability to speak confidently and professionally
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Demonstrates a high level of accountability and professionalism in all dealings
- Strict attention to detail
- Displays intellectual curiosity with problem-solving or making suggestions
- Previous experience as a Sporcle user is preferred
- Conduct an initial interview with our video interviewing application. Don’t be afraid to let yourself shine!
WHY CONSIDER SPORCLE?
- Develop your skills and talent working for the leader in trivia
- Collaborate and connect with fun, talented employees who share a passion for learning
- Build exciting new friendships while getting paid
- Work for an industry leader
Pay rate: $25.00 – $30.00/hour
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Visit us at Sporcle.com to learn more.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
