Backend Developer

Tech Avenue Pvt Ltd; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,004,400 - 1,339,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to work on challenging backend projects

Exposure to modern development practices including CI/CD

Learning and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading tech company in Islamabad is seeking three skilled Backend Developers with 1-2 years of experience to join their engineering team. You will develop server-side applications, build RESTful APIs, and manage databases. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Node.js, Python, or .NET Core, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and server-side applications.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js, Python, or .NET Core.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, Python, or .NET Core.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.

Skills

Node.js

Python

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Postman

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Reports to: Backend Team Lead / Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 1-2 years

Positions Available: 3 Openings

Position Summary

We are looking for 3 skilled Backend Developers with 1-2 years of experience to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for developing server-side applications, building RESTful APIs, managing databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to frontend requests. This role involves working with Node.js, Python, or .NET Core, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with frontend developers and other team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, Python, or .NET Core
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
• Design and manage database schemas using SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth)
• Integrate third-party APIs and services
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
• Optimize application performance and database queries
• Debug and troubleshoot backend issues
• Implement security best practices and data protection measures
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards
• Use version control (Git) for code management
• Stay updated with latest backend technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 1-2 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer
• Experience building RESTful APIs and server-side applications

Required Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js (Express.js), Python (Django/Flask), or .NET Core
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Knowledge of database design, queries, and optimization
• Understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth, sessions)
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub)
• Basic understanding of server deployment and hosting
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ, Redis)
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with ORM/ODM tools (Sequelize, Mongoose, Entity Framework)
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies (helpful for API integration)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work on challenging backend projects
• Exposure to modern development practices including CI/CD
• Learning and professional development opportunities