ROLE OVERVIEW:
Develops and maintains server-side applications business logic APIs integrations and data services. Focuses on reliability performance security and maintainable system architecture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design implement and maintain backend services business logic APIs and integrations in line with product and architecture requirements.
Build and optimize database models queries background jobs and service-to-service communication.
Implement authentication authorization validation logging error handling and secure coding practices.
Write automated unit and integration tests; review code and maintain clear technical documentation.
Investigate defects performance bottlenecks and production incidents support releases and ongoing improvement.
Collaborate with frontend data QA infrastructure and product teams to deliver dependable software.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Production backend development experience using Python 3 with FastAPI; Java 17 with Spring Boot acceptable.
Experience designing and consuming APIs working with relational and/or NoSQL databases and applying sound data- modelling principles.
Understanding of application security testing version control code review and software-development lifecycle practices.
Experience troubleshooting application issues and improving service reliability and performance.
Strong analytical communication and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with PostgreSQL Redis RabbitMQ Docker Kubernetes Azure and GitHub Actions.
Relevant degree equivalent practical experience or a portfolio of production work.
Required Skills:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Production backend development experience using Python 3 with FastAPI; Java 17 with Spring Boot acceptable. Experience designing and consuming APIs working with relational and/or NoSQL databases and applying sound data- modelling principles. Understanding of application security testing version control code review and software-development lifecycle practices. Experience troubleshooting application issues and improving service reliability and performance. Strong analytical communication and collaboration skills. PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with PostgreSQL Redis RabbitMQ Docker Kubernetes Azure and GitHub Actions. Relevant degree equivalent practical experience or a portfolio of production work.