Back-End Developers

Category: Technology Location: We are looking for a skilledBackend Developerto join our technology team and take responsibility for designing, developing, testing and maintaining scalable, secure and high-performance backend applications and services. The successful candidate will work closely with frontend developers, solution architects, DevOps engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to build reliable solutions that support business requirements and deliver an excellent user experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications and services. - Develop and maintainRESTful APIs and web services. - Write clean, maintainable, reusable and well-documented code. - Design, develop and optimize databases and data-access layers. - Integrate backend systems with third-party APIs, applications and services. - Implement appropriate authentication, authorization and data-security controls. - Troubleshoot, debug and resolve application and production issues. - Conduct unit testing, integration testing and performance testing. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices. - Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure effective API and system integration. - Work with DevOps teams to supportCI/CD pipelines, deployments and production environments. - Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for optimization. - Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation and solution design. - Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and technical discussions. - Maintain version control and development workflows usingGit. - Support continuous improvement of development processes, tools and technical standards. Requirements TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Programming Experience with one or more of the following: - Java - C# - Python - Node.js - TypeScript - PHP Backend & APIs - RESTful API development - Web services and API integrations - Microservices architecture - Authentication and authorization - API security and performance optimization Databases Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including: - PostgreSQL - MySQL - Microsoft SQL Server - MongoDB or similar technologies Development & DevOps - Git and version control - CI/CD pipelines - Docker and containerization - Kubernetes is advantageous - Cloud platforms such asAWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud - Logging, monitoring and application performance management QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent qualification inComputer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field. - 3+ years of professional backend development experience. - Strong experience developing backend applications and APIs. - Experience working with databases and data modelling. - Experience with software development methodologies and Agile environments. - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle principles. - Experience with cloud technologies and containerization is advantageous. KEY SKILLS - Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. - Excellent programming and debugging skills. - Strong understanding of backend architecture and development principles. - Attention to detail and commitment to code quality. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines. - Continuous-learning mindset with an interest in emerging technologies. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Success in the role will be measured through: - Quality, reliability and maintainability of backend applications. - API performance, availability and scalability. - Successful delivery of development tasks within agreed timelines. - Code quality and adherence to development standards. - Effective resolution of bugs and production issues. - Test coverage and reduction of recurring defects. - Successful integration with internal and third-party systems. - Contribution to CI/CD and deployment efficiency. - Compliance with security and technical standards. Details Originally posted on Himalayas