Backend Developer Job Description

Job Title

Backend Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining server-side applications, APIs, and databases that power web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, experience with backend frameworks and a passion for creating scalable, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize backend services, APIs, and databases.
• Design scalable and efficient server-side architectures.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers and product teams to integrate user-facing elements with backend logic.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure software quality.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, PHP etc.
• Experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Django, Spring Boot, Laravel).
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL & NoSQL) such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.