Senior Software Developer (Backend)

Techsurge Private Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Techsurge Private Limited in Karachi seeks a backend developer with 4-6 years of experience to contribute across the software lifecycle. You will implement services in Java Spring Boot and NodeJS, build RESTful APIs, and ensure unit and integration tests meet client expectations.

You will work on scalable databases, collaborate in an Agile team, and help improve the continuous delivery process while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a backend developer in Java Spring Boot, NodeJS, etc.
• Strong object-oriented programming knowledge and SOLID principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and performance tuning of large-scale apps.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Experience integrating with JS frameworks like React/AngularJS is a plus.
• Ability to write unit, integration, and API tests.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT products and perform unit tests aligned with customer wishes.
• Design, build and test IT products including functional, performance, resilience, and security tests.
• Improve the Continuous Delivery process and resolve incidents relating to IT products.
• Set up environments, deploy products, and monitor usage.
• Collaborate on sprint events and ensure alignment on requirements.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and drive team decisions.

Skills

Backend development

Java Spring Boot

NodeJS

Scala

SOLID principles

RESTful API design

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

SQL

NoSQL databases

MySQL

Oracle

MongoDB

React

AngularJS

Job description

Job Description (Rod/Sod):

Works independently with the help of tutorials and documentation

Shows mastery of several engineering skills (ATDD, analysis, design, test scripting, coding, peer reviewing, etc.)

Uses his/her technical expertise and experience to contribute to all sprint events (planning, refinements, retrospectives, demos)

Consults with the team about what is needed to fulfil the functional and non-functional requirements of the IT product to be developed

Develops IT product, performs unit test in line with the customer's wishes and IT area's internal ambitions and reviews colleagues' IT products.

Designs, builds and tests IT products (functional, performance, resilience and security tests) and automates them.

Performs Life Cycle Management (including decommissioning) for IT products under management

Improves the Continuous Delivery process

Resolves incidents and problems relating to IT products under management (including stack)

Sets up the IT environment, deploys the IT product on the IT infrastructure and implements the required changes

Sets up monitoring of IT product usage by the customer

Required Experience and Skills:

4-6 years ofExperience as a backend developer in common languages and frameworks(Java Spring Boot, NodeJS, etc.), functional programming in Scala

Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented programing and engineering principles like SOLID

Significant experience writing and utilizing autonomous services oriented RESTful API services and performance tuning largescale apps

Experience with database systems, with knowledge of SQL and NoSQL stores (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Couchbase, etc.)

Experience integrating with JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Angular JS, etc is a plus

Ability to write effective unit, integration, and API tests

Nice to have knowledge of immutable infrastructure, infrastructure automation and provisioning tools

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

Experience as a Developer on a cross-functional agile team preferred

Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align organization on decisions

Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply

Utilizes team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficiently

Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge