API and Microservices Architect

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Developer with 2 to 5 years of experience to design and implement a high-performance, secure, and scalable server-side architecture for our trading terminal. In this role, you will develop systems capable of processing large volumes of real-time financial data, ensuring low latency and exceptional reliability for mission-critical applications. Your expertise will be central to empowering data-driven trading experiences for our users.

Key Responsibilities :

• Service Architecture & Development :
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Architect systems that efficiently process and analyze large-scale real-time market data.
• Develop robust, modular, and scalable server-side logic to support complex trading transactions.
• Data Management & Integration :
• Build and optimize data pipelines connecting external data providers, databases, and client applications.
• Integrate real-time data feeds using protocols such as WebSockets to enable seamless, live data updates.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure data consistency, reliability, and performance across the platform.
• Performance & Security :
• Optimize system performance with a focus on low latency, high throughput, and resource efficiency.
• Implement strong security measures including authentication, encryption, and secure API practices to protect sensitive financial data.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to ensure uninterrupted service during peak market conditions.
• Collaboration & Agile Development :
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers) in an Agile setting.
• Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and strategy meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage CI / CD practices to implement automated testing, integration, and deployment pipelines for frequent yet stable releases.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement :
• Stay updated on backend technologies, cloud services, container orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Propose and experiment with new tools and techniques to improve system efficiency and scalability.
• Document best practices and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture within the team.

Required Qualifications :