Software Engineer - Backend Development

Job Overview:

As a Backend Developer, you will be crucial in the development, optimization, and maintenance of the server-side logic for our cloud-based SaaS applications. You will work closely with front-end developers to ensure system consistency and improve user experience. Your role will focus on writing clean, scalable code to enhance the functionality and performance of our applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable and robust backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Design and implement data storage solutions.
• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications.
• Gather and address technical and design requirements.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Liaise with developers, designers, and system administrators to identify new features.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Design and manage databases, including schema creation, queries, and optimization for relational or NoSQL databases.
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and robustness.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews to foster knowledge sharing and uphold code quality.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot system issues to improve functionality.
• Follow emerging technologies and frameworks.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience as a backend developer
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Experience with server-side languages such as Node.js, Python or Java.
• Familiarity with front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).
• Good Understanding of Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with database technology such as MySQL.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Strong understanding of version control tools like Git.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, and CI/CD tools.
• Some experience with Data streaming technologies like Kafka and Spark streaming for large scale data processing
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to perform well in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
  
  

Nice to Have :

• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes
• Experience collaborating with remote teams across time Zones.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.