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We are looking for a highly capable Backend developer to optimize our web-based application performance. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the server-side. You will be collaborating with our front-end application developers, designing back-end components, and integrating data storage and protection solutions. Responsibilities: Working with the team, collaborating with other engineers, Frontend teams, and product teams to design and build backend applications and services Completely own the application features end to end; through design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support Deploy and maintain applications on cloud-hosted platforms. Build performant, scalable, secure, and reliable applications. Write high-quality, clean, maintainable code and perform peer code reviews. Develop backend server code, APIs, and database functionality Propose coding standards, tools, frameworks, automation, and processes for the team. Lead technical architecture and design for application development Work on POCs, try new ideas, influence product road map Skills and Qualifications: At least 5+ years of experience in Node.js, MySQL & backend development Experience in PHP and NoSQL is preferred Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills Excellent debugging and optimization skills Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs Expert level with Web Server setup/management with at least one of Nginx, Tomcat including troubleshooting and setup on a cloud environment Experience with relational SQL and No SQL databases, familiarity with SQL/No SQL and Graph databases, specifically MySQL, Neo4j, Elastic, Redis, etc with hands-on experience in using AWS technologies like EC2 lambda functions, SNS, SQS and worked on serverless architecture and having an exceptional track record in cloud ops for a live app Branching and Version Control best practices Expertise in building scalable micro-services, database design, and service architecture Solid foundation in computer science with strong competency in OOPS, data structures, algorithms, and software design Strong Linux skills with troubleshooting, monitoring, and log file setup/analysis experience Troubleshooting application and code issues Knowledge setting up unit tests Understanding of system design Updating and altering application features to enhance performance Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code, and participating in code reviews Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure the project meets business objectives and compliance standards Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies Knowledge expected in Cloud Computing, threading, performance tuning, and security Preferred Qualifications: High ownership & right attitude towards work Interest in learning new tools and technologies Proficiency in designing and coding web applications and/or services, ensuring high quality and performance, fixing application bugs, maintaining the code, and deploying apps to various environments Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred
