Back End Developer

Simera; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Backend Developer to design and maintain back-end services and APIs. The ideal candidate will ensure performance and security while collaborating with front-end teams. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and proficiency in programming languages like Node.js and Python, as well as knowledge of databases and cloud platforms. Join us to deliver reliable solutions and contribute to exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of databases and cloud platforms.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services, APIs, and databases.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to code reviews, system architecture, and technical documentation.

Skills

Node.js/Express

Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI)

Java (Spring Boot)

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain the server-side logic of our applications. You will be responsible for ensuring high performance, scalability, and security of the back-end services, while integrating with front-end and third-party systems. This role involves problem-solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering reliable APIs and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services, APIs, and databases.
• Build scalable systems that handle high volumes of requests and data.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Work closely with front-end developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements.
• Manage database schemas, queries, and migrations (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Contribute to code reviews, system architecture, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one back-end language and framework: Node.js/Express, Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot), or Ruby on Rails.
• Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and security principles.
• Experience with version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines.

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