Backend Engineer

This is a remote position.

Backend Engineer (US/Canada, 1 Year Experience, Remote)

Team Remotely Inc. is a staffing and recruitment agency that offers a comprehensive solution for talent acquisition, including sourcing, vetting, pay rolling, and managing talent. Whether you need contract staffing, direct hire, direct sourcing, talent pools, or diversity initiatives, our model can support your hiring strategy.

Hiring Type: Full-Time

Base Salary: $58K-$68K Per Annum.

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.

Why work with Team Remotely?

Team Remotely Inc. is a staffing platform offering a seamless experience for employers and candidates. Employers can post job openings and specify their requirements, while candidates can create profiles and upload resumes.

The team of Team Remotely continuously learns and adapts based on previous successful placements, constantly improving its matching capabilities. This ensures that the recommendations provided by Team Remotely are tailored and accurate, increasing the likelihood of a successful match between employers and candidates. By providing intelligent and data-driven solutions, they strive to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process, ultimately helping companies find the best talent and individuals find their dream jobs.