Senior Backend Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. If you have a passion for building robust, scalable backend systems and have deep expertise in backend development, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs to support web and mobile applications.
- Architect and implement complex, scalable systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
- Optimize databases and backend processes to improve speed and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices for software development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum availability.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical direction of the team.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies, trends, and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, or Go.
- Deep understanding of database management (SQL and NoSQL) and experience with database design and optimization.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and experience in scaling applications in a cloud environment.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven experience in performance tuning and optimization for high-traffic systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.