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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development, including designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices, while ensuring system performance, security, and maintainability. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and driving technical decisions within scalable architectures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend Software DevelopmentRESTful API DesignMicroservices ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipCloud-Based Application Development
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Hard Skills
PythonJavaGoNode.jsPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisAutomated TestingPerformance Optimization
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoringCross-Functional CollaborationOwnership
Tools & Technologies
DockerKubernetesCI/CD PracticesObservability ToolsApplication Performance Management
Industry Keywords
Software ArchitectureSystem DesignAgile DevelopmentDistributed SystemsSaaS Products
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonRedisGo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend applications and services
- Define and maintain backend architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices
- Make technical decisions regarding system design, architecture, scalability, and performance
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
- Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, maintainable, and optimized for performance
- Identify technical bottlenecks and drive continuous improvements in application performance
- Lead, mentor, and support backend software engineers
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to software engineering standards
- Guide the team in solving complex technical challenges and implementing effective solutions
- Establish development practices covering code quality, testing, documentation, and deployment readiness
- Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering planning
- Take ownership of technical decisions and ensure successful delivery of backend projects
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to development, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, AI, and DevOps teams
- Ensure efficient integration between backend services and AI-powered products
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues
- Promote automated testing, CI/CD practices, and continuous delivery
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 9+ years of professional experience in backend software development
- At least 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring backend development teams
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages, preferably Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and design patterns
- Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis
- Experience with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, message queues, and caching mechanisms
- Strong understanding of software development principles, clean code, SOLID principles, and OOP
- Experience with automated testing, code quality, and performance optimization
- Good understanding of cloud-based application development and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Preferred: Experience building scalable SaaS products
- Preferred: Experience working with AI/ML-powered applications and integrating AI services into backend systems
- Preferred: Experience with high-traffic applications and distributed architectures
- Preferred: Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and application performance management
- Preferred: Experience working in Agile software development environments
- Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
- Excellent software architecture and system design capabilities
- Ability to make independent technical decisions
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to mentor developers and build a high-performing engineering team