Job Description
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions and innovative products that drive the company's growth and technological advancement. You will be responsible for leading the development lifecycle, from conceptualizing system architecture to implementing, testing, and maintaining robust backend systems. Your expertise will ensure the codebase remains scalable, maintainable, and aligned with modern development standards. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers through collaborative practices, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions to elevate the team's technical capabilities. The role requires working within an agile framework, adhering to DevOps principles, and continuously evaluating emerging technologies to enhance our tech stack and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using industry-standard practices and tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and database integrations to support application functionality.
- Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, debugging, and performance optimization strategies.
- Lead code reviews, pair programming sessions, and knowledge transfer to foster a culture of excellence within the engineering team.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance reliability and user experience.
- Stay updated on evolving technologies, evaluate their potential impact, and propose integration solutions for the company's projects.
- Document technical processes, system designs, and code changes to ensure clarity and ease of maintenance for future development.
- Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development workflows and accelerate product releases.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure seamless infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and scalability of backend services.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience (5+ years) in backend development, with a strong track record of building and maintaining complex systems.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or C#, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and data structures.
- Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and experience with database optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable infrastructure management.
- Strong grasp of DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with API gateways, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka), and distributed systems architecture for high-availability solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve technical challenges in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in agile teams, prioritizing tasks and delivering results within deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers effectively.
- Preferred: Familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Django, Express.js) and experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) for system observability.
