To design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that
power core business applications. The Senior Engineer Backend will be responsible for
architecting APIs, optimizing data flow, and ensuring system reliability and performance. This
role will collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust
solutions that enable seamless user experiences and support organizational growth through
clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Node.js.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define and implement
API specifications.
- Optimize application performance and scalability by identifying bottlenecks and
proposing solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and conduct code reviews to ensure
quality standards.
- Develop unit tests and maintain code coverage to ensure high quality.
- Document architectural solutions and system designs to ensure clarity and
maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve
our tech stack.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent
experience).
- 7+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Node.js and Javascript.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL, such as DynamoDB, MongoDB,
PostgreSQL, etc.).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of cloud platform (AWS) and deployment best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Good To Have
- Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js).
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with responsive design and user experience principles.
Skills:- NodeJS (Node.js), SQL, MySQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows Azure, Angular (2+) and React.js
