Kforce Inc · 5 hours ago
Database Developer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$109/hr - $117/hrKforce Inc is seeking a Database Developer with strong experience in mobile-first API design and cloud-native backend development. This role will build and maintain the backend systems that power mobile applications, ensuring performance, availability, and enterprise-grade security.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize databases across the organization
Ensure high data availability and ongoing system performance
Diagnose and resolve database access issues and bottlenecks
Evaluate and advise on software, hardware, and networking components relevant to database and backend systems
Recommend database products, protocols, and standards to support new development or procurement efforts
Design and deploy data tables, queries, forms, and reports
Conduct data migrations between systems and environments
Develop, implement, and maintain change-control processes for database modifications
Apply third-party upgrades and ensure backward compatibility
Ensure all database and backend systems meet business, performance, and reliability requirements
Create ad-hoc queries and develop reports to support business operations
Produce and maintain thorough technical documentation
Design and build secure, scalable REST/JSON or GraphQL APIs optimized for mobile consumption
Implement API authentication, authorization, and versioning strategies
Ensure seamless communication between mobile applications and backend systems
Develop and operate backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
Integrate data stores, external systems, and third-party services
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and reliability standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or a related discipline-or equivalent experience
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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