Lead Back End Developer

Roles and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs utilizing Microsoft Azure or open-source frameworks like FastAPI.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes or comparable technologies.
• Design and manage database systems to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and integration across various applications.
• Optimize application performance and scalability to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Develop AI applications that interface with the Azure OpenAI API.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality across all components.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience as a Back End Developer or in a related role.
• Experience with generative AI and machine learning frameworks and libraries.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and its suite of services.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of AI application development, including interfacing with the Azure OpenAI API.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Expertise in at least one backend framework, such as Django or Express.js.
• Familiarity with database technologies, including SQL, NoSQL, and various data storage solutions.

• Server-Side Development: Build and maintain the server-side components of web applications, ensuring functionality and performance.

• Database Design: Design and manage databases to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility.

• API Integration: Develop and maintain APIs for communication between the front end and back end, ensuring seamless data exchange.

• Code Optimization: Optimize existing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Security Implementation: Implement security measures to safeguard applications and data against threats.

• Testing: Conduct unit testing and integration testing to ensure that all components function correctly.

• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers and other team members to align on project goals and specifications.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues that arise in the back end, ensuring minimal disruption to services.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices to continuously improve development processes.

Desired candidate profile

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in back-end languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, Node.js, or C#.

• Database Management: Strong knowledge of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and ability to design and manage databases effectively.

• API Development: Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and understanding of API integrations.

• Server Management: Familiarity with server management and deployment, including cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Frameworks: Knowledge of back-end frameworks (e.g., Express.js for Node.js, Django for Python, Spring for Java) to facilitate development.

• Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git to manage codebase changes.

• Security Practices: Understanding of security principles and practices to protect data and applications from vulnerabilities.

• Debugging and Testing: Strong debugging and testing skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize server-side applications for speed and efficiency.

• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders.