Senior Backend Developer

Abstract; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled back-end web developer to manage server-side application logic and integrate with front-end systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and a deep knowledge of RESTful APIs and database management. Proficiency in PHP frameworks and Node.js development is a plus. You will collaborate with front-end developers and ensure optimal application performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a backend developer.
• Experience with latest Java SDK features (Java 8+).
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing server-side network and data storage components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on integrations.

Skills

Node.js development

RESTful API services

Java

Git

Front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3)

Database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Tools

PHP frameworks (Laravel, Codeignator, Cakephp)

Firebase

Job description

• A back-end web developer is responsible for server-side web application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do.
• Back-end developers are usually writing the web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers.
• Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
• Back-end developer skills include Development Languages, databases, and cache, Server, API, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementation all server-side network and data storage components
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, storage solutions.
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
• Ensuring quality and performance of application to specifications.
• Identifying and Fixing potential problems, application bugs and resolving application bottlenecks.

Job Specification

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in computer science or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience as a backend developer.
• Knowledge of iOS & Android back-end services.
• Designing and Implementing REST API to connect applications to back-end services.
• Experience writing and utilizing autonomous services oriented RESTful API services
• Development Knowledge of JSON, REST, and XML-based web services and their working.
• SDK integration for different integrations needs.
• Experience with latest Java SDK feature and improvements (Java 8 and beyond)
• Know your way around common web technologies like HTML5, CSS3(LESS/SASS)
• Knowledge and experience in NodeJs frameworks and its libraries.
• Experience with Clean Architecture Patterns like MVC, MVVM, Viper Team player
• Hands-on Frontend technology like Angular would be plus
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• A deep understanding of the iOs & Android SDK.
• Experience of working with databases like Firebase etc.
• Experience of Databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
• Demonstrated expertise in PHP frameworks including Laravel, Codeignator, Cakephp,
• Development of Shopify and Shopify Plus platform, themes, liquid programming language, and corresponding apps is a big plus.

Information Technology and Services - Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia