Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems and server-side applications
• Design and manage APIs, databases, and application architecture
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems and services
• Collaborate with front-end developers and cross-functional teams to integrate user-facing elements
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks
• Optimize database queries and application performance
• Implement security and data protection best practices
• Participate in testing, deployment, and code review processes
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to system improvements

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or Software Engineer
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, or Go
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Experience with Git version control
• Understanding of server architecture, authentication, and application security
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience in SaaS, startup, or agile environments
• Knowledge of automated testing
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field