Back End Developer

About This Role

Designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Java is the core of this engineering role, focusing on seamless integration with front-end systems and third-party services. The role involves managing and optimizing MySQL databases for performance and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver new features.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end systems and third-party services
• Manage and optimize MySQL databases for performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Use Git commands to manage source code repositories effectively, ensuring code quality and version control
• Conduct code reviews and adhere to coding standards to maintain high-quality codebases
• Debug and resolve application issues in production and non-production environments
• Provide code documentation and other inputs to technical documents

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Proven work experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role for at least 4 years
• Proficiency in Java and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experienced with software engineering best practices such as design patterns, code reviews, unit and integration testing
• Hands-on experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, particularly MySQL
• Proficient in using Git commands for version control and collaboration
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both individually and in a team