About the role
The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
Back-end Development:
- Develop and deliver backend services for mobile and web applications in alignment with the product roadmap.
- Ensure the timely delivery of sprint tasks with high-quality, scalable, and reliable code.
- Design and implement a microservices architecture for optimal performance and scalability.
Code Quality and Best Practices:
- Consistently write production-ready, easily testable code.
- Conduct peer code reviews and advocate for engineering excellence.
- Propose and implement backend engineering best practices.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Coordinate with team members and external vendors for product-related tasks.
System Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Monitor and maintain the production environment to ensure system reliability.
- Actively participate in the on-call rotation and resolve production incidents within SLAs.
- Optimize system performance and error budgets through continuous improvement.
Technology Leadership:
- Stay updated on competitive technology landscapes and industry trends.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- 4-6 years of backend development experience.
- Proficiency in backend platforms like Node.js or Java and microservices architecture.
- Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL and NoSQL).
- Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Sentry, New Relic, and AWS Stack.
- Experience with Docker, Git, and AWS services.
- Backend framework courses or certifications are preferred.