CredFlow - Software Developer II - Backend Technologies (1-5 yrs)

Job Overview :

As a Software Development Engineer II - Backend, you will design, develop, and maintain the core backend infrastructure and services that support our product. You will work with a highly talented team to build reliable, scalable, and performant systems that serve millions of users. If you're excited about building impactful backend solutions in a fast-paced startup environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities :

- Backend Development : Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power our product.

- API Development : Create and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices to deliver new features and improve existing functionality.

- Database Design : Design and optimize database schemas and queries for relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).

- Performance Optimization : Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and low-latency service for end-users.

- Collaborative Development : Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

- Code Quality : Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.

- Testing & Automation : Develop automated tests and ensure the reliability of backend systems through unit, integration, and performance testing.

- System Scalability : Contribute to designing systems that can scale as the product grows and user demand increases.

- Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for system improvement, refactoring, and technical debt reduction.

- Deployment & Monitoring : Work with DevOps to ensure smooth deployments and monitor system health, proactively addressing issues.

Qualifications :

- Experience : 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment.

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, Ruby, or Node.js.

- Experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, Spring Boot, or Express.

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

- Solid experience with relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.

- Familiarity with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) for improving system performance.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native architectures.

- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Experience with message queues and event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a bonus.

- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen ability to work through complex technical challenges.

- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Bonus :

- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and agile methodologies.

- Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OAuth, encryption).

- Experience in building highly available and fault-tolerant systems.

Why Credflow :

- Be part of a high-energy, innovative team in a rapidly growing startup.

- Work on impactful projects that are shaping the future of [industry/product].

- Opportunities for career growth, skill development, and leadership.

- Competitive salary, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

- Flexible working hours with remote work options.

- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work culture where your ideas and contributions matter.