Role Overview
We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-performance applications. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing server-side logic, ensuring high responsiveness to front-end requests, and maintaining the core database structures. The ideal candidate will exhibit proficiency in backend technologies and have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle to deliver seamless solutions in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
- Conduct debugging and troubleshooting of existing backend functionalities.
- Develop and maintain databases for various applications and services.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and improve team efficiency.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes.
- Document backend architecture and system designs for future reference.
- Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and provide technical insights.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Node.js or Java for backend development.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of database management systems like MySQL or MongoDB.
- Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries.
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
- Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
- Solid grasp of data structures and algorithms.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Understanding of agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with GraphQL APIs.
- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Angular.
- Experience in performance optimization and tuning.
- Understanding of serverless architecture.
