Senior Backend Developer

A Senior Backend Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. They play a crucial role in the development of scalable and efficient software systems, often working closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Here is a comprehensive job description for a Senior Backend Developer:

Responsibilities:

System Design and Architecture:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure backend systems.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and decisions, ensuring the scalability and maintainability of the backend infrastructure.

API Development and Integration:

• Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs for front-end and third-party integrations.
• Ensure APIs are well-documented and easy to use for other developers.

Database Management:

• Design, implement, and manage database schemas.
• Perform database optimization, migration, and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure data integrity and security.

Performance Optimization:

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Implement caching strategies and other optimizations to ensure high performance and low latency.

Security:

• Implement security best practices to protect data and backend systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Code Quality and Reviews:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Troubleshooting and Debugging:

• Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Monitor backend performance and ensure system reliability.

Mentorship and Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for backend processes, systems, and APIs.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and accessibility of information within the team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information System/Computer Science
• With at least 5 years of experience in backend development
• With at least 5-10 years of experience in PHP Laravel, Postgre/MySQL, Linux and Jira. With abasic knowledge in Docker
• Proven track record of building and maintaining high-performance backend systems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Willing to work in a remote/hybrid set-up