Senior Backend Developer

Location

• Bangalore

Job Description

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• - 7-10 years’ experience in programming using Python
• - Strong understanding of PostgreSQL
• - Experience with Django web framework and ReactJS.
• - Experience in Operating Systems – Windows, Linux, MAC.
• - Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Key Responsibilities

• - Backend Development: Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and web services that power web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• - API Development: Create and maintain APIs for frontend applications and third-party integrations, following best practices and industry standards.
• - Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in the backend code, database queries, and infrastructure to ensure optimal system performance.
• - Security: Implement security best practices to protect against common web vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• - Scalability: Architect and develop systems that can handle increased traffic and data volumes by implementing load balancing, caching, and other scalability strategies.
• - Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• - Code Review: Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards. Mentor junior developers and provide guidance as needed.
• - Testing: Develop unit tests, integration tests, and perform debugging to identify and fix issues promptly.
• - Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for backend systems, APIs, and databases to facilitate understanding and maintenance by other team members.
• - Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in backend development and apply them to improve existing systems.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• - Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in the online environment.
• - Work with our multidisciplinary core team consisting of professionals from tech, consulting, and business
• - Proficiency in server-side development and optimization of data, including database creation and management and debugging.
• - Data integration from various back-end services and databases
• - Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• - Understanding of distributed system concepts, including microservices architecture, service discovery, and message queues.
• - Proficiency in setting up monitoring and logging solutions to track application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• - Strong understanding of workflow-based logic.
• - Strong documentation skills to create technical documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.
• - Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with Agile methodologies like Scrum.
• - Knowledge of emerging technologies/industry trends and its application into operations and activities
• - Excellent MS Office Skills
• - Good Project Management skills

Personal Competencies