Backend Developer

Job Summary

The Backend Engineer will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing server-side applications and APIs that power scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. This role requires deep expertise in backend technologies, databases, cloud platforms, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable digital products.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines with high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize system architecture for scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure seamless integration with databases, third-party services, and internal APIs.
• Write clean, modular, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold engineering excellence.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues across development and production environments.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in backend development.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages/frameworks (Node.js, Java, Python, Go, .NET, etc.).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and working knowledge of GraphQL.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of system design principles, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of application security, data protection, and compliance standards.