Backend Developer

ITjobs.ca; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Backend Developer to design and maintain server-side components for their applications. This role involves collaborating with front-end developers and database engineers to ensure scalable and reliable systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-growth environment and work with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in server-side programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic and APIs.
• Optimize performance and scalability of back-end systems.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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About RHEI

RHEI is a creator economy company advancing the industry by helping creators, media companies, and brands find success through digital content. We provide end-to-end solutions to help creators and media companies grow their audiences and revenue, while helping brands connect to hard-to-reach digital fans. Our proprietary technologies leverage generative AI, machine learning, digital signal processing, and big data to power our platform and ecosystem. We are the largest multi-vertical video publisher in the world, reaching tens of billions of monthly views and over 600 million monthly uniques.

Position Details

• Role: Backend Developer
• Location: Brazil

About The Role

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side components and architecture that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, database engineers, and product teams to ensure that our backend systems are scalable, reliable, and high-performing. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and solve challenging technical problems.

As RHEI is a high growth company, you should enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, high change environment. RHEI has a remote work model which offers the best work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and Maintain Server-Side Logic:
   • Design and implement robust backend services, APIs, and microservices to meet application requirements.
2. Database Management
   • Work with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) to design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity.
3. Collaborate With Front-End Developers
   • Work closely with front-end developers to define API specifications, integrate the back-end logic, and ensure seamless user experiences.
4. Scalability And Performance
   • Focus on optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of back-end systems.
5. Code Quality And Maintenance
   • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code while following best practices in version control, unit testing, and code reviews.
6. Troubleshooting And Debugging
   • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in the back-end code or server environments.
7. Security And Data Protection
   • Implement security measures and ensure the protection of sensitive data in compliance with industry standards.
8. Documentation
   • Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for the back-end architecture, APIs, and services.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or PHP.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring, Express.js) and RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and writing optimized SQL queries.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.