<p><p><b>Job Overview :</b><br/><br/>We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with over 3 years of hands-on expertise in building scalable and reliable backend systems.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing APIs, managing databases, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.</p><br/><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.<br/><br/>- Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures.<br/><br/>- Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.<br/><br/>- Work with SQL & NoSQL databases data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver features end-to-end.<br/><br/>- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues efficiently.<br/><br/>- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.<br/><br/>- Integrate third-party APIs and services as required.<br/><br/>- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and suggest improvements.</p><br/><p><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.<br/><br/>- Minimum 3 years of backend development experience.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask) and/or Node.js (Express/NestJS).<br/><br/>- Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and messaging queues.<br/><br/>- Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and MongoDB/Redis.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).<br/><br/>- Good understanding of security best practices (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC).<br/><br/>- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing frameworks.<br/><br/>- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</p><br/><p><b>Good to Have :</b><br/><br/>- Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other event-driven systems.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) for performance optimization.<br/><br/>- Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK stack.<br/><br/>- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.</p><br/><p><b>Why Join Us?</b><br/><br/>- Work on modern tech stacks and high-impact projects.<br/><br/>- Be part of a collaborative, innovative team culture.<br/><br/>- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.<br/><br/>- Opportunity to work onsite in Gurugram and collaborate closely with leadership.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)