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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to join our remote team. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our applications are robust, scalable, and performant. Your primary focus will be on the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users. You will be expected to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, as well as perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to your peers. Additionally, you will be involved in troubleshooting and debugging issues, optimizing application performance, and ensuring the security and integrity of our systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, with a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. You should have experience with various backend technologies and frameworks, as well as a solid understanding of database management systems. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are essential for this role. If you are passionate about backend development and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Design, implement, and maintain server-side logic for web applications.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Develop and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in a timely manner.
- Optimize application performance and scalability.
- Ensure the security and integrity of systems and data.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Participate in agile development processes and contribute to team planning and estimation.
- Document technical specifications and system designs.
- Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in backend development.
- Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).
- Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Knowledge of security best practices is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with backend development?
- What programming languages are you proficient in?
- How do you ensure the performance and scalability of your applications?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging bug you have resolved?
- How do you approach API design and development?
- What database management systems have you worked with?
- How do you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies?
- Can you describe your experience with cloud platforms?
- How do you handle code reviews and provide feedback to peers?
- What is your experience with containerization and orchestration tools?
- How do you ensure the security and integrity of systems and data?
- Can you describe a project where you collaborated with front-end developers?
- What is your experience with CI/CD pipelines?
- How do you approach troubleshooting and debugging issues?
- Can you describe your experience working in a remote environment?