Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Node.js.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcased on GitHub or similar platforms.