## Job Title: Backend Developer (3–11 Years Experience) Experience: 3–11 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Open ### Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in backend development frameworks, microservices architecture, database design, API development, and cloud-native application development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices. - Develop RESTful APIs and backend services to support web and mobile applications. - Build secure, high-performance, and reliable server-side applications. - Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers. - Integrate third-party services and enterprise applications through APIs. - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend application performance. - Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices. - Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders. - Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural decisions. - Create and maintain technical documentation and follow software development best practices. ## Must-Have Skills - Hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot) OR .NET (ASP.NET Core) OR Node.js OR Python (Django) OR Ruby on Rails OR PHP (Laravel/Symfony). - Strong experience developing REST APIs and backend services. - Experience with Microservices Architecture. - Strong knowledge of SQL OR PostgreSQL OR MySQL OR Microsoft SQL Server. - Experience with Git and version control systems. - Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software design principles. - Experience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise systems. - Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills. ## Good to Have - Experience with Docker OR Kubernetes. - Experience with Kafka OR RabbitMQ or other messaging platforms. - Experience with Redis OR Memcached for caching. - Knowledge of AWS OR Microsoft Azure OR Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Experience with GraphQL. - Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OpenID Connect. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. - 3–11 years of experience in backend application development. ## Preferred Skills - Experience building cloud-native and distributed applications. - Knowledge of domain-driven design and event-driven architectures. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.