Bckend Developer

Purposeplan4life; New Castle (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purposeplan4life is hiring a Backend Developer in New Castle, Virginia to design, build, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs for scalable web services.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, UX/UI designers, and product managers to ensure robust architecture, security, and performance. A strong foundation in at least one backend language and modern frameworks is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven backend development experience with one or more languages (Python, Node.js, Java, Ruby).
• Strong understanding of server-side frameworks (Django, Flask, Express.js, Spring Boot, Rails).
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of HTTP, web servers, and caching.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side code and databases to support web applications and services.
• Develop RESTful APIs to enable frontend-backend communication.
• Optimize performance with efficient algorithms, storage solutions, and caching.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to meet requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Implement security measures to protect data and prevent vulnerabilities.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of backend systems.
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps to deploy backend services in production.
• Stay up-to-date with backend technologies and best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Django

Flask

Express.js

Spring Boot

Ruby on Rails

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Job description

The backend developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications and services. This role involves collaborating with frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and other team members to create scalable and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain server-side code and databases to support web applications and services.
2. Develop RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the frontend and backend systems.
3. Optimize application performance by implementing efficient algorithms, data storage solutions, and caching mechanisms.
4. Collaborate with frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to understand project requirements and ensure the backend architecture meets those needs.
5. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
6. Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
7. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of backend systems to identify and fix issues promptly.
8. Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations.
9. Work closely with DevOps engineers to deploy and maintain backend services in production environments.
10. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in backend development, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Proven experience as a backend developer, with expertise in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Ruby).
3. Strong understanding of server-side frameworks, such as Django, Flask, Express.js, Spring Boot, or Ruby on Rails.
4. Proficiency in database design and management, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
5. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, as well as integrating third-party APIs.
6. Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
7. Solid understanding of web development fundamentals, including HTTP protocol, web servers, and caching.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
10. Effective communication skills, both verbal and writte