Senior Backend Developer

Job Description

Job Summary: As a Senior Back-End Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems. You will play a key role in defining architecture, improving system efficiency, and ensuring seamless integrations. We are looking for someone with a strong technical background, hands-on backend experience, and a passion for solving complex problems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive the continuous improvement of best practices, system reliability, and code quality.

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\nKey Duties & Responsibilities

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Backend Development: Implement and maintain high-quality backend components, ensuring they meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

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Code Quality & Standards: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following top-tier production and quality standards.

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Architecture Contribution: Provide strategic input on architectural decisions, collaborating with the team to design sustainable and efficient solutions.

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Error Monitoring & Resolution: Continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify potential errors, and implement timely corrections to maintain stability.

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Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation to support development, maintenance, and cross-team collaboration.

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Mentorship & Collaboration: Support junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing, and cooperate with other departments to align tech with business needs.

\n\nEducation & Experience

\n\n • 5+ years of relevant back-end work experience.

\n • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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AI Experience Required: Must have hands-on experience developing prompts.

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Low-Code/Rapid Dev Expertise: 3+ years of enterprise-level experience specializing in the architecture of tools utilizing low-code or internal app development platforms (e.g., Superblocks, Retool, Appsmith, Palantir Foundry, Lovable, or other AI rapid development tools).

\n • Strong proficiency in Java / Spring.

\n • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).

\n • Experience with CI/CD tools, repositories, and build processes.

\n • Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and operational best practices.

\n • Strong design and problem-solving skills, with a focus on engineering excellence.

\n • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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\nKey Performance Goals (First 3-6 Months)

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Drive Code Quality: Reduce code defects by 30% by championing automated testing, best practices, and thorough review processes.

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100% Code Review Coverage: Implement workflows to ensure all code changes undergo peer review.

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Mentorship: Successfully onboard and mentor at least one new backend developer, utilizing and refining our training materials.

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Architectural Impact: Propose and provide architectural input on at least three key backend features to improve scalability and maintainability.

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Process Improvement: Improve estimation accuracy vs. time spent by 20% through retrospective analyses and refined estimation techniques.

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