Junior Backend Engineer

Junior Backend Engineer - US Only

Experience: 1+ years

Employment Type: Full-time, onsite

Base Salary: $65K-$75K

Summary:

You will play a key role in implementing new features, optimizing performance, and ensuring the reliability of our applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about backend development and wants to grow their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain backend systems that meet the needs of our applications.
2. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using best practices.
3. Implement new features and functionality based on product requirements.
4. Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues on time.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between the backend and frontend components.
7. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback.
8. Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies related to backend development.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Strong understanding of backend development principles and concepts.
3. Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Java, or Ruby.
4. Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring, Ruby on Rails).
5. Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
6. Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them.
7. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
8. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
9. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
10. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
2. Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
3. Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
4. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
5. Exposure to front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
6. Active participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects.