Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs Write clean, efficient, and reusable server-side code Manage databases, queries, and data models Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices Optimize application performance and scalability Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams for seamless integration Debug, test, and maintain existing applications Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Required Skills & QualificationsStrong knowledge of backend programming languages (Node.js / PHP / Python / Java) Experience with frameworks (Laravel, Express, NestJS, Django, Spring Boot) Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs Solid understanding of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Familiarity with authentication methods (JWT, OAuth) Basic understanding of Git version control Knowledge of server deployment and hosting environments Understanding of MVC architecture and clean coding practices