Senior Backend Software Engineer Python/Java/Golang

Job description

<p><p><b>Senior Software Engineer - Backend</b><br/><br/>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 : <br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>1.

<b>System Architecture & Design : </b><br/><br/>- Design scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.<br/><br/>- Participate in the planning, design, and development of new features.<br/><br/>- Ensure that systems are designed with fault tolerance, security, and scalability in mind.<br/><br/>2.

<b>Development & Implementation : </b><br/><br/>- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.<br/><br/>- Implement server-side logic, databases, and data storage solutions.<br/><br/>- Work with technologies like REST, GraphQL, and other backend communication methods.<br/><br/>- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes.<br/><br/>3.

<b>Performance Optimization : </b><br/><br/>- Diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks.<br/><br/>- Optimize backend processes and database queries for speed and efficiency.<br/><br/>- Implement caching strategies and load balancing.<br/><br/>4.

<b>Security : </b><br/><br/>- Ensure the security of the backend systems by implementing secure coding practices.<br/><br/>- Protect against common security threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others.<br/><br/>5.

<b>Collaboration & Leadership : </b><br/><br/>- Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers.<br/><br/>- Mentor junior developers and guide them in best practices.<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews and ensure that the development team follows consistent coding standards.<br/><br/>6.

<b>Testing & Debugging : </b><br/><br/>- Develop and run unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.<br/><br/>7.

<b>Monitoring & Maintenance : </b><br/><br/>- Monitor system performance and take preventive measures to ensure uptime and reliability.<br/><br/>- Maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.<br/><br/>- Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into the backend tech stack.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills : </b><br/><br/>1.

<b>Programming Languages : </b><br/><br/>- Expertise in one or more backend programming languages in the list Python, Java, Go, Rust.<br/><br/>2.

<b>Database Management : </b><br/><br/>- Strong understanding of both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).<br/><br/>- Knowledge of data modeling, query optimization, and database scaling strategies.<br/><br/>3.

<b>API Design & Development : </b><br/><br/>- Proficiency in designing and implementing gPRC, RESTful and GraphQL APIs.<br/><br/>- Experience with microservices architecture.<br/><br/>- Good understanding of containers<br/><br/>4.

<b>Cloud & DevOps : </b><br/><br/>- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.<br/><br/>- Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).<br/><br/>5.

<b>Version Control : </b><br/><br/>- Proficiency with Git and branching strategies.<br/><br/>6.

<b>Testing & Debugging Tools : </b><br/><br/>- Familiarity with testing frameworks, debugging tools, and performance profiling.<br/><br/>7.

<b>Soft Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving skills.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.<br/><br/>- Leadership and mentorship qualities.<br/><br/><b>Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.<br/><br/>- 3-5 years of experience in backend development or software engineering.<br/><br/>- Proven experience with system design, architecture, and high-scale application development.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching layers (e.g., Redis, Memcached).<br/><br/>- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.<br/><br/><b>Tools & Technologies : </b><br/><br/>- Languages : Python, Java, Golang, Rust.<br/><br/>- Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra.<br/><br/>- Frameworks : Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Go Micro.<br/><br/>- Cloud Providers : AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.<br/><br/>- Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes.<br/><br/>- CI/CD : Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)

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