Job Description
As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. You will work closely with front-end developers, other back-end developers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Design and implement APIs, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
- Implement security and data protection measures.
- Work with databases, manage data storage solutions, and ensure data integrity.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team improvement.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve development processes.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Backend Developer, particularly with Node.js.
- Strong understanding of JavaScript and its frameworks, especially Express.js.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating with front-end components.
- Proficiency in database management (SQL, NoSQL).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Understanding of microservices architecture is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other back-end languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.