Senior Backend Developer

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Backend Development

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

Code Quality & Standards

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following top-tier production and quality standards.

Architecture Contribution

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

Error Monitoring & Resolution

Continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify potential errors, and implement timely corrections to maintain stability.

Technical Documentation

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

Mentorship & Collaboration

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

Education & Experience

5+ years of relevant back-end work experience.

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

AI Experience Required

Must have hands-on experience developing prompts.

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).

Strong proficiency in Java / Spring.

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

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

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

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Goals (First 3-6 Months)

Drive Code Quality

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

100% Code Review Coverage

Implement workflows to ensure all code changes undergo peer review.

Mentorship

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

Architectural Impact

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

Process Improvement

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