Senior Software Engineer - Backend

A Senior Software Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of web applications or software systems. They typically work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that the back-end services perform optimally and meet business requirements. Below is an outline of a typical Senior Backend Developer job profile :

Key Responsibilities :

1. System Architecture & Design :

- Design scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.

- Participate in the planning, design, and development of new features.

- Ensure that systems are designed with fault tolerance, security, and scalability in mind.

2. Development & Implementation :

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

- Implement server-side logic, databases, and data storage solutions.

- Work with technologies like REST, GraphQL, and other backend communication methods.

- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes.

3. Performance Optimization :

- Diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks.

- Optimize backend processes and database queries for speed and efficiency.

- Implement caching strategies and load balancing.

4. Security :

- Ensure the security of the backend systems by implementing secure coding practices.

- Protect against common security threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others.

5. Collaboration & Leadership :

- Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers.

- Mentor junior developers and guide them in best practices.

- Participate in code reviews and ensure that the development team follows consistent coding standards.

6. Testing & Debugging :

- Develop and run unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

7. Monitoring & Maintenance :

- Monitor system performance and take preventive measures to ensure uptime and reliability.

- Maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.

- Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into the backend tech stack.

Required Skills :

1. Programming Languages :

- Expertise in one or more backend programming languages in the list Python, Java, Go, Rust.

2. Database Management :

- Strong understanding of both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).

- Knowledge of data modeling, query optimization, and database scaling strategies.

3. API Design & Development :

- Proficiency in designing and implementing gPRC, RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

- Experience with microservices architecture.

- Good understanding of containers

4. Cloud & DevOps :

- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

5. Version Control :

- Proficiency with Git and branching strategies.

6. Testing & Debugging Tools :

- Familiarity with testing frameworks, debugging tools, and performance profiling.

7. Soft Skills :

- Strong problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Leadership and mentorship qualities.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- 3-5 years of experience in backend development or software engineering.

- Proven experience with system design, architecture, and high-scale application development.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.

- Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching layers (e.g., Redis, Memcached).

- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Tools & Technologies :

- Languages : Python, Java, Golang, Rust.

- Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra.

- Frameworks : Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Go Micro.

- Cloud Providers : AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

- Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes.

- CI/CD : Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI.