Skills
Required
developer
planning
estimating
support
code
stack
development
deployment
design
latency
api
integration
database
scalability
reliability
mentoring
node.js
nest.js
sql
postgresql
mysql
nosql
mongodb
redis
graphql
security
authentication
jwt
oauth
optimization
communication
react
next.js
collaboration
shopify
cms
microservices
architecture
Job
Description
Backend Developer – Job Description As a Backend Developer on our team, you will be responsible for understanding client requirements, designing scalable backend architectures, planning and estimating features, implementing secure and efficient APIs, managing databases, handling deployments, and providing post-production support. The code you write will directly impact customers around the world. Full-stack developers are welcome to apply, but must be proficient in backend development. What You Will Do: Take ownership and responsibility of backend systems, from gathering requirements to production deployment. Design and develop resilient, scalable, and low-latency backend solutions. Ensure secure API design and seamless integration with frontend and third-party services. Implement and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability. Maintain and improve existing services, ensuring high availability and reliability. Guide juniors by reviewing their code and mentoring them on best backend practices . Identify inefficiencies within the team and help improve development processes. What You Will Need: Mandatory Skills: 2 to 3 years of professional experience in backend development using Node.js, Express, or Nest.js . Strong understanding of database design principles, including SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases. Proficiency in ORMs like Prisma, Sequelize, or TypeORM for efficient database interactions. Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs . Strong knowledge of backend security best practices , authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, etc.), and performance optimization. Ability to debug production issues quickly and handle backend deployments . Excellent communication skills, as you'll interact with clients and cross-functional teams directly. Nice to Have Skills: Familiarity with frontend technologies like React, Next.js, and Remix for better API design and collaboration with frontend teams. Experience with the Shopify ecosystem, including Shopify Liquid, App Extensions, Storefront, and Admin APIs . Knowledge of Hydrogen, Sanity , and headless CMS solutions. Understanding of serverless functions and microservices architecture. Show more Show less
