Senior Backend Developer

Job Title - Senior Backend Developer 

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power business-critical applications. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on development capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with frontend, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Architecture & Development
• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Build scalable and secure server-side applications supporting high-traffic and data-intensive use cases.
• Define and implement backend architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
• System Integration & APIs
• Develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend systems and third-party services.
• Integrate external platforms, ERP systems, and enterprise tools where required.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and reliability across systems.
• Performance, Security & Reliability
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability.
• Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments.
• Database & Data Management
• Design, optimize, and maintain relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Write efficient queries, manage migrations, and ensure data accuracy and performance.
• Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Collaboration & Code Quality
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Contribute to technical documentation and system design discussions.
• DevOps & Deployment Support
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and environment management.
• Work with cloud infrastructure and containerized environments where applicable.
• Ensure smooth releases and minimal downtime during deployments.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in architectural decisions and technology evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and system design.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of backend development experience in enterprise or product-based environments.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, micro services architecture, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment environments.
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Key Competencies & Behaviours
• Strong analytical and system-design thinking
• High attention to performance, security, and scalability
• Ownership-driven and proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and business requirements
• Commitment to clean code and engineering best practices
• What We Offer
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-grade systems
• Exposure to large-scale, integrated business platforms
• Collaborative and technology-driven work environment
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities