Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will work closely with Frontend Developers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and UI/UX Designers to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance systems that power our digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side applications
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with backend logic
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance best practices
• Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams on deployment and system monitoring
• Stay updated on backend technologies and development best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Node.js, Java, Python, PHP, Go, or .NET
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, Spring Boot, Django, Laravel, or similar
• Solid understanding of database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and application security principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with microservices architecture and message queues
• Knowledge of caching technologies such as Redis
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of system architecture and scalability concepts