Architecture & Design Collaborate with senior engineers and the Backend Lead to design scalable, maintainable, and modular backend systems for SaaS products.
Contribute to the design of APIs, databases, and backend services while considering performance, security, and maintainability.
Participate in technical discussions regarding frameworks, tools, and architectural improvements.
Development & Implementation Develop and maintain production-grade server-side applications using technologies such as Python, Django Build and maintain RESTful APIs, business logic, and integrations with internal and external systems.
Implement background jobs, scheduled tasks, and event-driven processes where required.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance concerns.
Quality, Testing & Code Review Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure application reliability and code quality.
Participate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve development standards.
Follow established coding guidelines, documentation practices, and development processes.
Performance & Optimization Assist in monitoring application performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Implement basic optimization techniques, including database query tuning, caching, and efficient resource utilization.
Work with DevOps and senior engineers to support deployments and maintain production environments.
Security & Reliability Follow secure coding practices and company security standards.
Implement authentication, authorization, validation, and error-handling mechanisms.
Support monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting efforts to maintain system reliability and availability.
Collaboration & Product Engagement Work closely with Product Owners, Frontend Developers, QA Engineers, and UX/UI Designers to deliver product features.
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical discussions.
Communicate technical challenges, risks, and progress to relevant stakeholders.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Document APIs, technical implementations, and development processes.
Share knowledge with team members and contribute to internal technical discussions.
Stay updated on backend development trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve technical skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of professional backend development experience in SaaS / enterprise software.
Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, distributed backend systems.
Technical & Soft Skills Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (e.
g., Python, Django) Deep experience with relational databases (e.
g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.
g., MongoDB, Redis).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker), container orchestration (e.
g., Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a logical and structured approach to design and architecture.
Excellent communication skills - able to convey technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
High attention to detail and commitment to code quality, testing, and documentation.
Knowledge Brokers and Messaging Queues ( RabbitMQ)
