Senior Backend Developer

Optimiza is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality backend services and APIs that power our applications. Your role involves ensuring the robustness, scalability, and security of backend systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize backend performance and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Implement and maintain security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Ensure system reliability and availability through monitoring and testing.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.
• Proficient in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Good understanding of security best practices in backend development.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Benefits

• Class A Health Insurance