Senior Back-End Developer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Back-End Developer to join our remote team. As a Senior Back-End Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web applications. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of back-end technologies, architecture, and best practices. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using appropriate back-end technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of back-end systems.
• Optimize database queries and implement efficient data storage and retrieval mechanisms.
• Implement security measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in the back-end codebase.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior back-end developers, fostering their technical growth and skills development.
• Collaborate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainable code quality.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, trends, and industry advancements in back-end development.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, technical decision-making, and solution design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in back-end development or a similar role.
• Proficiency in back-end technologies and frameworks, such as Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails, or Java (Spring).
• Strong understanding of databases, including SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with API design and development, including RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Solid understanding of server-side architectural patterns, distributed systems, and scalability principles.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines in a remote work environment.