Job Title: Back-End Developer
Experience: 3–5 Years
Location: HYD
Engagement Type: Full Time
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Back-End Developer with 3–5 years of experience to build and maintain scalable, high-performance server-side applications. The ideal candidate should have strong coding skills, a solid understanding of APIs and databases, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable backend services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs
- Build scalable and secure RESTful / microservices-based architectures
- Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, and product teams to deliver features end-to-end
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Develop and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations
- Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
- Leverage and adopt AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve productivity and code quality
Must-Have Skills
Programming & Frameworks
- Strong proficiency in at least one backend language:
- Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js / Python (Django, Flask) / .NET Core
- Experience in building RESTful APIs and web services
- Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts
Databases
- Hands-on experience with:
- Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
- Strong knowledge of data modeling and query optimization
Core Backend Concepts
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Knowledge of API security (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
- Experience with asynchronous processing and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Familiarity with caching strategies
DevOps & Tools
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Basic knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
Good to Have
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Exposure to GraphQL APIs
- Understanding of event-driven architecture
- Knowledge of performance monitoring tools (New Relic, Prometheus)
- Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD)
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in an Agile environment
- Ownership mindset with attention to detail
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Key Success Metrics (KPIs)
- API performance and response times
- System reliability and uptime
- Code quality and maintainability
- Defect rate and production issue resolution time
- Timely delivery of features