Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)
Location: India (Remote)
Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Backend Developer with 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing robust backend systems. This is a remote opportunity and you will be required to work for a UAE based client.
You will play a key role in building scalable APIs, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and working with various database systems in a microservices-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs for enterprise-level applications.
- Build and deploy microservices using modern backend frameworks with a strong emphasis on performance and maintainability.
- Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Write unit and integration tests using relevant testing frameworks to ensure code quality and system reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, DevOps, and data engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Optimize backend performance and ensure security compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Maintain and work with various database technologies including SQL, NoSQL, and Vector databases.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments (compute, serverless, networking, storage).
Mandatory Qualifications & Skills:
Software Engineering:
- Proven experience in backend development with Python or Node.js.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Mocha, Jest) and test-driven development practices.
Databases:
Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB), and Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS).
Cloud:
Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including compute services, serverless functions, cloud databases, and networking components.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Experience integrating machine learning models into production-grade applications.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application-level security standards.
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Other Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a distributed team environment.
Originally posted on Himalayas