Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Developer with strong database skills to support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services for our Sovereign AI Platform. This role emphasizes hands-on development of APIs, data integrations, and database operations, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with SQL/NoSQL databases, and able to contribute to building efficient and secure backend services in a cloud environment.

Requirements

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs with efficient data access and storage logic. Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes across relational and NoSQL systems. Write clean, testable, and well-documented backend code in Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET Core. Support data migrations, backup/recovery processes, and monitoring of database performance. Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features. Ensure data consistency, integrity, and security in all backend processes. Assist in tuning queries and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) of backend services and databases. Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.

Role Requirements:

5+ years of backend development experience, with a focus on database-driven applications. Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL) and exposure to NoSQL systems (MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch). Hands-on experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures. Strong programming skills in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET Core). Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend service integration. Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for database and service hosting. Understanding of version control (Git), containerization basics (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills:

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch Backend Development: Node.js, Python, Java, .NET Core Cloud Platforms: Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, GCP Firestore APIs: REST, GraphQL DevOps (Basics): Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines Testing: Unit testing with Pytest, JUnit, NUnit, or equivalent

Deliverables:

Backend services and APIs with efficient database integrations. Optimized database schemas, queries, and indexes. Documentation of backend endpoints and database models. Unit-tested, production-ready backend code. Database monitoring and performance improvement reports.

Benefits

Be at the forefront of building sovereign AI platforms that drive digital independence and transformation. Work with some of the most forward-thinking clients, engineering minds, and thought leaders in AI infrastructure. Grow your impact in a purpose-driven, innovation-led culture that values agility, inclusion, and continuous learning. Professional development opportunities through continuous learning, mentorship in a conducive cross-cultural work environment * Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact