Junior Backend Engineer

This is a remote position.

Junior Backend Engineer - US/Canada - 1+ Year - Full-time

How to Apply: Visit skyrecruitments.com to learn more & apply

Brief Intro:
SkyRecruitment is a people-focused staffing and recruitment agency that believes in the power of the right match. We are passionate about connecting employers with qualified candidates who are a good fit for their business culture and values.

Salary: $64K - $77K

Job 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 do we prefer SkyRecruitment?

SkyRecruitment's most recruitment clients have incredibly bright, mission-driven coworkers passionate about using modern web technologies to solve real-world problems---and we're multiplying. To continue building an engaging and dynamic organization, we're committed to giving everyone the support & connections with the best clients worldwide possible. We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are critical to building great technology, and our goal is to cultivate an environment where people feel equally valued and respected.