Senior Software Engineer - Backend Technologies

Job Summary :

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team.

You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems, collaborating across teams, and contributing to the overall technical direction.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to drive projects from conception to :

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions across various platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices.
• Identify and implement performance optimizations, system enhancements, and necessary refactoring.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in development, staging, and production environments.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of our technical roadmap.
• Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and software development :
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#, Extensive experience with backend development, including API design (RESTful, GraphQL) and database interactions (SQL / NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems concepts.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI / CD pipelines.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration :
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

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