Sr. Backend Developer

ob Purpose (Summary of the main purpose of this position)

· Building server-side logic, APIs, and database interactions to support front-end functionality. Designing and optimizing database schemas and queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.

Duties & Responsibilities (Details of the main duties of this position)

· Designing, coding, testing, and debugging both front-end and back-end components of web applications. Developing features and functionality that meet user requirements and business needs.

· Front-End Development: Implementing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. Ensuring responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.

· Back-End Development: Building server-side logic, APIs, and database interactions to support front-end functionality. Designing and optimizing database schemas and queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.

· Integration and Interoperability: Integrating different components of the application stack, including third-party services, APIs, and external systems. Ensuring smooth data flow and interoperability between various subsystems.

· Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the application. Collaborating with QA engineers to identify and fix bugs and issues.

· System Architecture and Scalability: Participating in architectural discussions and making informed decisions about the overall system design, technology stack, and scalability considerations. Optimizing application performance and scalability as needed.

· Deployment and Maintenance: Deploying applications to production environments, configuring servers, and monitoring application health and performance. Participating in maintenance activities, including bug fixes, updates, and security patches.

· Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment between development efforts and business goals. Communicating progress, challenges, and technical concepts to stakeholders.

· Continuous Learning: Staying up to date with the latest technological trends, frameworks, and best practices related to Backend development. Actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.

Requirements

. Experience & Qualifications Required

· Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is often preferred. However, equivalent work experience or relevant certifications can be considered.

· Front-End Development: Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular and React.

· Back-End Development: Strong knowledge of back-end technologies such as server-side programming languages (Java, Python) and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Django).

· Databases: Familiarity with database systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Oracle, including query optimization and data modeling.

· Web Services and APIs: Experience in designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs. Understanding of web service architectures and protocols (e.g., JSON, XML, HTTP).

· Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git for source code management and collaboration.

· Deployment and DevOps: Knowledge of deployment processes, server administration, and basic DevOps practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is beneficial.

· 3 years + of experience as a Backend developer preferred in fintech.