Junior Backend Developer

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about scalable backend architectures, RESTful API development, and modern cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate is expected to work comfortably across Python-based frameworks like Flask, Django, and FastAPI, and/or Node.js, while also contributing to the overall architecture and stability of backend services.

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend APIs using Flask, Django, FastAPI, and Node.js

• Collaborate closely with frontend teams (React.js) to ensure end-to-end feature delivery and consistent data exchange

• Work with BaaS platforms like Firebase and Supabase for authentication, database, and serverless functions

• Manage and optimize relational and non-relational databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL

• Implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems

• Participate in Agile development workflows, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

• Handle deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and basic infrastructure setup for staging and production environments

• Monitor and debug production issues and performance bottlenecks

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

• Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI)

• JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)

Frontend Familiarity:

• Basic knowledge of React.js for understanding integration points with backend

Databases:

• Relational: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL

• NoSQL: MongoDB

Version Control & Collaboration:

• Git (GitHub, GitLab)

• Familiarity with code review and branching strategies

API & Integration:

• RESTful API development and documentation

• Integration with third-party services (e.g., Firebase Auth, Supabase Realtime)

Deployment & Infrastructure:

• Basic understanding of CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)

• Experience with deployment to platforms like Vercel, Heroku, Render, or cloud VMs

• Basic knowledge of Nginx, Gunicorn, PM2, etc.

Security & Auth:

• JWT-based authentication

• OAuth 2.0 flows

• Awareness of web application security best practices (XSS, CORS, SQLi prevention)

Other Tools:

• Docker (basic containerization)

• Postman or Swagger for API testing and documentation

• Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)

• Exposure to cloud providers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) or Microsoft Azure

• Familiarity with Docker Compose and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

• Monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry, or ELK Stack

• Experience working with WebSockets or real-time systems

• Basic knowledge of GraphQL