Senior Back-End Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Back-End Developer who can design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications using multiple back-end languages and frameworks. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python/Django/Flask as the primary stack, with working knowledge of additional technologies like Node.js or Java, and should possess a strong understanding of DevOps practices, including containerization, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure.

This role requires strong collaboration with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Back-End Development: Develop and maintain scalable and efficient server-side logic using Django, Flask and other back-end languages as required (e.g., Node.js, or Java).
• API Development: Design and implement RESTful (and optionally GraphQL) APIs to support robust front-end integrations.
• Database Management: Design and manage relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
• DevOps Integration: Work closely with the DevOps team or independently manage deployments using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or  ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, data protection, and compliance standards.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize backend code and systems for speed, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Testing & Debugging: Write unit and integration tests using testing frameworks like PyTest, unittest, or similar; debug and fix bugs across environments.
• Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs and deliver end-to-end functionality.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation for backend logic, APIs, deployment processes, and configurations.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers in backend practices, code quality, and DevOps awareness.

Experience: 

• 5 years of professional experience in back-end development.
• 3 years of solid hands-on experience with Python, Flask, and Django.
• Exposure to at least one additional back-end language like Node.js, or Java.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, Flask, and Django (including Django REST Framework).
• Strong command of RESTful API and Python Fast API development and integration.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL); familiarity with NoSQL is a plus.
• Understanding of front-end technologies and ability to integrate with them.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of security practices, encryption, and secure authentication.
• Experience with automated testing and monitoring tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and performance.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

Work Experience
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related