Senior Software Engineer - Backend Technologies

Job Description :

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our backend team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of backend development best practices.

Experience with the AWS ecosystem and working knowledge of Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies is essential. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and PostgreSQL is also required. Knowledge of React.js is a plus.

Required :

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.

• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.

• Demonstrated experience in architecting and implementing microservice architectures.

• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.

• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies.

• Proficient with Docker and container orchestration concepts.

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred :

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including integration testing frameworks and best practices.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.

• Familiarity with React.js is a plus but not mandatory.

• Ability to mentor and lead junior developers effectively.

Soft skills :

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams from different cultures and geolocations.

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.

• Drive the design and implementation of microservice-based architectures to support our platforms scalability and reliability.

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, robust software solutions.

• Implement and optimize search and caching solutions using Elasticsearch or similar technologies.

• Build, maintain, and optimize containerized applications using Docker.

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.

• Utilize AWS services extensively to deploy, monitor, and scale backend applications.

• Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning.

• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software engineering and architecture.

• Deliver high-quality features on time by maintaining a balance between speed and precision.

• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.