Back End Mobile Developer

Role Overview

As a Back-End Mobile Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of mobile applications. You will collaborate with front-end developers, mobile app developers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between the mobile app and server infrastructure. This role is crucial in delivering high-performance, scalable, and secure mobile applications that provide exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the back-end server infrastructure and APIs that support mobile applications
• Implement server-side logic to handle requests, data processing, and database interactions
• Optimize server performance to ensure quick response times and efficient resource utilization
• Create RESTful or GraphQL APIs that enable communication between the mobile app and the server
• Define API endpoints and ensure they are well-documented for consumption by front-end developers and third-party services
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure API endpoints
• Design and maintain databases to store and retrieve data required by mobile applications
• Optimize database queries and indexes for efficient data retrieval and storage
• Ensure data integrity, security, and scalability of the database system
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration of server-side components with mobile apps
• Work with third-party services and APIs for additional functionality, such as payment gateways or external data sources
• Monitor and analyze server performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations
• Plan and implement strategies for scaling the server infrastructure as user and data volumes grow
• Implement security best practices to protect user data, prevent unauthorized access, and defend against common web vulnerabilities
• Stay updated with the latest security threats and apply necessary patches and updates
• Write unit tests and conduct testing to ensure the reliability and correctness of server-side code
• Collaborate with QA teams to identify and address issues and bugs
• Document server-side code, APIs, and database schemas for the benefit of other team members
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of the server infrastructure

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in back-end development, including server-side programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Ruby, Java)
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
• Proficiency in RESTful or GraphQL API development
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker) is a plus
• Understanding of mobile app development and knowledge of mobile platforms (iOS and Android) is beneficial
• Familiarity with security best practices and common web vulnerabilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders