Back-end Engineer

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Job Purpose

As a Back-end Engineer, you will contribute to developing scalable back-end services and APIs that power modern applications. You will work with microservices architectures, integrate with diverse database systems including graph and relational databases, and deploy solutions on cloud infrastructure. Working in an agile, client-focused environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams while growing your expertise in back-end development and cloud technologies.

Key Accountabilities

Back-End Services Development

Develop and maintain microservices using Java/Kotlin Spring Boot

Build RESTful APIs that effectively serve front-end applications and integrate with external systems

Implement business logic and data access layers following established patterns and best practices

Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in production environments and contribute to system reliability

Database Integration & Development

Work with graph (e.g., Neo4j) and relational (e.g., MySQL) database technologies to implement data access patterns

Develop efficient queries and database operations for different data models and access patterns

Implement data validation, transformation, and migration procedures

Contribute to database schema design and optimization efforts

Cloud Development & Deployment

Deploy and maintain applications on cloud infrastructure using modern cloud platforms, particularly AWS

Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure application health and performance

Work with containerized deployments using technologies like Docker and cloud container services

Contribute to infrastructure as code practices and automated deployment pipelines

Collaborative Engineering & Growth

Work closely with senior engineers, front-end developers, and other team members to deliver integrated solutions

Participate actively in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical planning and estimation

Engage in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and knowledge-sharing to improve skills and code quality

Continuously learn and adapt to new back-end technologies and cloud services

Documentation & Quality Assurance

Create and maintain technical documentation including API documentation, database schemas, and integration guides

Ensure back-end solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, reliability) through testing and quality best practices

Knowledge and Experience

3+ years of practical experience in back-end development with solid proficiency in Java or Kotlin Spring Boot

Working knowledge of graph databases (preferably Neo4j) and relational databases (preferably MySQL)

Experience with AWS cloud services and understanding of cloud deployment and scaling concepts

Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs; understanding of microservices architecture

Familiarity with version control systems and agile development practices

Experience with containerization (Docker), serverless concepts, orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines

Good English communication skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments

Relevant certifications are a plus

Personal Attributes

Passion:
Eagerness to learn and grow across multiple technical domains

Curiosity:
Enthusiastic about exploring new technologies and development approaches

Resilience:
Positive attitude with the ability to learn from challenges and feedback

Problem-solving:
Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality

Collaboration:
Enjoys working in diverse, cross-functional teams

Empathy:
Understands others' perspectives and needs within the team and organization

Integrity:
Demonstrates honesty, ethics, and transparency in all interactions

Growth-mindset:
Committed to continuous learning and developing new skills

Adaptability:
Open to adjusting skillsets and embracing emerging technologies as needs evolve

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. 

We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.