Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Write high-performance and sustainable back-end applications using the Python programming language and the Django framework.
• Work closely with front-end engineers and product managers to understand the requirements.
• Implement new features and proactively optimise the existing code.
• Integrate with third-party systems like payment gateways and channel managers.
• Fix bugs and solve problems.
• Mentoring junior backend engineers.

Requirements:

• Deep and demonstrable experience in building web applications in Java and MySQL.
• Experience with creating RESTful JSON APIs.
• Expert in problem-solving skills, algorithms, and data structures.
• Ability to understand complex systems in MVC architecture.
• Knowledge of Ubuntu and experience with Git (or any subversion system).
• Good understanding of web technologies and a good command of back-end debugging.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to handle deadlines and drive improvements.
• Expert in Linux commands and AWS basics.