Job Title: Expert Back-End Developer

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Expert Back-End Developer to architect and lead the development of high-performance, scalable, and secure back-end systems. This role requires deep expertise in server-side programming, system architecture, cloud computing, and database optimization. As a key technical leader, you will drive backend strategy, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to build cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems for complex applications
• Design and optimize databases (SQL & NoSQL) to ensure high availability and performance
• Lead the development of microservices-based architectures and event-driven systems
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, WebSockets, gRPC for seamless system integration
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API gateways, encryption)
• Optimize system performance, database queries, caching strategies, and load balancing
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation
• Ensure backend resilience, fault tolerance, and scalability in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Guide teams in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless Architectures)
• Drive technical innovation, adopting emerging backend technologies and architectural patterns
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and establish best coding practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, architecture decisions, and technical roadmaps

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Mastery of backend programming languages: Node.js, Python, Java, Go, C#, Ruby
• Expertise in databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) & NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase, Redis, Cassandra)
• Advanced API development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, gRPC, RPC
• Deep knowledge of authentication & authorization: OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, API Gateways
• Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT)
• Cloud computing expertise: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway), Google Cloud, Azure
• Strong experience in DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
• Security best practices: Encryption, SSL/TLS, OWASP guidelines, API security, intrusion detection
• Expertise in system performance tuning, distributed systems, and scalability
• Experience with observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, New Relic, DataDog
• Testing frameworks and methodologies: Jest, Mocha, PyTest, JUnit, TDD, BDD

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced certifications in cloud computing, security, or backend technologies are a plus

Experience:

Key Focus Areas:

• Backend System Architecture & Scalability
• Advanced API & Microservices Development
• Security, Performance Optimization & Fault Tolerance
• Cloud-Native & Serverless Computing
• Technical Leadership & Team Mentorship

Tools and Equipment:

• IDEs & Code Editors: VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Redis, Cassandra
• Backend Frameworks: Express.js (Node.js), Django (Python), Spring Boot (Java), FastAPI, NestJS
• API Tools: Postman, Swagger, GraphQL Playground
• Cloud & Deployment: AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker
• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, New Relic

Other Requirements:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive technical strategy and architectural decisions
• Passion for building next-gen, high-performance backend systems
• Ability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong business and technical communication skills