Job Description

About the job Senior Backend Developer
Job Title - Senior Backend Developer
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power business-critical applications. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on development capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with frontend, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Architecture & Development
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.
Build scalable and secure server-side applications supporting high-traffic and data-intensive use cases.
Define and implement backend architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
System Integration & APIs
Develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend systems and third-party services.
Integrate external platforms, ERP systems, and enterprise tools where required.
Ensure data consistency, integrity, and reliability across systems.
Performance, Security & Reliability
Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability.
Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments.
Database & Data Management
Design, optimize, and maintain relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Write efficient queries, manage migrations, and ensure data accuracy and performance.
Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions.
Collaboration & Code Quality
Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
Contribute to technical documentation and system design discussions.
DevOps & Deployment Support
Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and environment management.
Work with cloud infrastructure and containerized environments where applicable.
Ensure smooth releases and minimal downtime during deployments.
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
Participate in architectural decisions and technology evaluations.
Drive continuous improvement in development processes and system design.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
6-10 years of backend development experience in enterprise or product-based environments.
Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.
Experience with RESTful APIs, micro services architecture, and distributed systems.
Strong knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment environments.
Experience with version control systems and CI/CD workflows.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
Strong analytical and system-design thinking
High attention to performance, security, and scalability
Ownership-driven and proactive mindset
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Adaptability to evolving technologies and business requirements
Commitment to clean code and engineering best practices
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-grade systems
Exposure to large-scale, integrated business platforms
Collaborative and technology-driven work environment
Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities

Skills Required