Senior Backend Developer designs develops and maintains the server-side logic and infrastructure of applications ensuring performance scalability and security. They work with databases APIs and server-side languages to build robust and efficient systems. This role often involves collaborating with front-end developers and other teams to create seamless user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development: Develop server-side logic databases and APIs to support applications.
Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for speed scalability and efficiency.
Security: Ensure application security and data protection policies are followed.
Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers and other teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Testing and Debugging: Identify and resolve issues write and maintain unit and integration tests.
Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
Technology Updates: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.
Maintainability: Develop code that is reusable maintainable and well-documented.
Project Lifecycle: Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle from design to deployment.
Required Skills and Experience:
Backend Technologies: Strong proficiency in relevant server-side languages (e.g. Java Python PHP) and frameworks.
Database Management: Experience with databases and database management systems.
API Development: Experience designing and implementing APIs.
Scalability and Performance: Understanding of scalability performance optimization and load balancing.
Security: Knowledge of security best practices and protocols.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Software Development Lifecycle: Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g. Agile).