Senior Back End Engineer

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Requirements:

• 5+ Years of Experience: Proven experience in backend development with any modern language (Elixir, Go, Python, etc.).
• Database Expertise: Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL or similar.
• Architectural Knowledge: Practical experience with microservices and monolithic architectures; ability to weigh trade-offs between them.
• Backend Fundamentals: Strong proficiency with RESTful APIs or GraphQL, data modeling, and designing robust application logic.
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) and how to mitigate them.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud Services: Deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Testing & Monitoring: Understanding of automated testing frameworks and monitoring tools.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Develop: Architect, implement, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, design) to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize Performance: Identify bottlenecks, debug performance issues, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Champion clean, maintainable code; conduct and participate in code reviews; ensure best practices are followed.
• Security: Integrate secure coding practices and maintain compliance with relevant data protection and privacy standards.
• Testing & Documentation: Write comprehensive tests; create and maintain technical documentation for new features and systems.
• Mentorship: Guide junior team members through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and approaches; advise on improvements to processes and tech stack.