Backend Developer

Who are we?

Frustrated with your current position because you're not given enough challenge, autonomy or responsibility? We know that feeling. That's why we've created a unique position for you at Buyers Edge Platform. If you're interested in a fast-paced environment and working on a variety of projects (not just the boring ones) check us out.  

We are building an AI chatbot for the food industry leveraging our internal AI engines as well as the ChatGPT engine. This will be a fast paced cutting edge project that will require hard work and long hours but also be extremely rewarding as you'll get to use cutting edge technology and work with big data in the AI field.

Buyers Edge Platform (“BEP”) was born out of the 20-year growth and success of its founding companies Dining Alliance, Buyers Edge and Consolidated Concepts.  BEP is a technology enabled group purchasing network, which provides group purchasing services, SaaS based technology solutions, and supply chain consulting and procurement related services to foodservice operators across many verticals, including restaurants (independents as well as multiunit, chains and franchise concepts), hospitality (hotels, casinos, resorts), healthcare (LTC based operators), colleges & universities and array of other foodservice based operators (food trucks, caterers, amusement parks and other leisure based operators).  BEP represents over $35 Billion in Network Transactions.  We are committed and passionate about our mission to keep foodservice operators thriving by saving them money and increasing the quality of their products.

This is a full-time, remotely based opportunity. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to hire a Backend Developer experienced with JavaScript (Specifically Node.JS), and Rest API and ideally come from a startup environment. You are skilled at taking something from start to finish with understandable, refactorable code. You will be helping us build an AI chatbot for the food industry leveraging our internal AI engines as well as the ChatGPT engine!

Your impact:

• 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 end result.
• Other related duties as assigned.

About you:

• Experience with a start-up a huge plus
• 5+ years of experience developing in an object-oriented language.
• BA/BS in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with JavaScript (Specifically Node.JS), and Rest API
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL or Postgres preferred)
• Strong understanding of the full SDLC
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the OpenAI API
• Experience with UNIX/Linux and JIRA/Confluence
• Experience with AWS, Redshift, React, JPA and Git

What’s in this for you?

Amazing coverages 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 and long-term-disability plans! 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 have half-day Summer Fridays!