Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Build scalable and secure enterprise-grade solutions using modern development frameworks.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Implement application security controls and secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and application defects.

Architecture & Engineering

• Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions.
• Develop cloud-native and containerized applications.
• Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, performant, and maintainable.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.

DevSecOps & CI/CD

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery.
• Integrate security controls into development and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams to implement infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation.
• Monitor application performance and support operational excellence.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Support automated testing and quality assurance frameworks.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews, static code analysis, and test coverage metrics.
• Participate in release management and deployment activities.

Cloud & Containerization

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.
• Utilize container technologies for application packaging and deployment.
• Support platform modernization initiatives leveraging cloud-native capabilities.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and other developers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Provide technical documentation and knowledge sharing across teams.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Programming Languages & Frameworks

Required

• Java (Spring Boot)
• Python
• ReactJS
• Angular JS

Preferred

• Experience with microservices-based architectures
• API design and integration technologies
• DevSecOps & Engineering Practices
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
• Source control systems (Git)
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• DevSecOps practices and security-by-design principles
• Static and dynamic code analysis tools

Testing

• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles
• Automated testing frameworks

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Infrastructure as Code concepts
• Monitoring and observability tools
• Containerization & Orchestration
• Docker
• Kubernetes / OpenShift
• Container security fundamentals
• Databases
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
• NoSQL databases (advantageous)

Soft Skills

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective documentation and presentation skills.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
• Willingness to mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-oriented and accountable.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptable and willing to learn emerging technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 2–4 years of software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise backend applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with cloud-native application development and CI/CD delivery