IT Developer ( Backend)

Job Description

We are looking for a technically minded, creative, and ambitious IT Developer to support the improvement, maintenance, and development of the Shypv shipping logistics platform, a web application built with a React.js frontend and a Spring Boot backend, hosted on AWS. The role focuses on ongoing development, system performance enhancement, and ensuring overall platform stability.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in AWS services and infrastructure management
• Solid expertise in Spring Boot for backend development
• Good command of JavaScript for backend functionality
• Experience in API development and third-party integrations

Main Tasks1. Integration with Timexpress Service

• Integrate Shypv with the Timexpress Locus instance
• Shypv is currently integrated with Careem Locus; similar integration is required with Timexpress
• Shypv – order booking platform
• Timexpress – courier service
• Locus – route optimization and planning software2. International Pricing & Booking
• Implement international pricing and booking features to support global shipping.

3. AWB Format Updates

• Make the required changes to the Air Waybill format as per updated operational needs.

4. AWS Server Migration

• Migrate existing AWS servers to UAE-based AWS for better performance and compliance.

Additional TasksBug Resolution

• Identify and resolve backend-related bugs found in production.

Infrastructure Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of AWS infrastructure.
• Identify and address memory leaks or inefficiencies.

Code Cleanup

• Remove unused code and API calls without affecting existing features.
• Optimize the codebase for better performance.

Resource Management

• Manage server resources and implement cleanup strategies to optimize storage usage.

Testing

• Implement unit or integration testing when required.
• Current testing process is manual.

Redis Cache Alternatives

• Explore AWS-based alternatives for Redis cache, particularly for email queue functionality.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain AWS accounts and hosted websites (Shypv, Timexpress).
• Handle SSL/TLS renewals for secure connections.
• Support frontend developers with API integration and backend-related requirements.

Job Type: Full-time