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Responsibilities: Backend Development: Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain efficient, reusable, and scalable backend services and APIs using Python. Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with frontend developers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration. Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. Database Management: Design and optimize database schemas (SQL and/or NoSQL) to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability. Write efficient queries and utilize ORM frameworks effectively (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Django ORM). Perform database migrations, backups, and performance tuning. System Architecture & Design: Participate in the design and architectural discussions for new features and improvements to existing systems. Identify and implement solutions for performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges. Understand and apply principles of microservices architecture (if applicable to your tech stack). Testing & Quality Assurance: Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and API tests to ensure code quality and system reliability. Participate in code reviews to maintain high coding standards and share knowledge within the team. Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues efficiently. Deployment & Operations (DevOps understanding): Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes. Monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system uptime. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable. Collaboration & Mentorship: Work effectively within an agile team, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Mentor junior developers (if applicable) and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
