Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development (5-9 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Back End development to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable back-end systems that power our applications. This role requires deep expertise in Node.js, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB, along with a strong understanding of software development best practices.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage the complete software development process from conception to deployment, ensuring high quality deliverables.

- Maintain and upgrade software applications post-deployment, addressing bugs and implementing enhancements.

- Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from analysis and design to development, testing, and deployment.

- Design, write, build, and deploy high-performance and scalable back-end services.

- Implement microservice design patterns to create modular and maintainable applications.

- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with front-end and other back-end systems.

- Work with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB) and relational databases (MySQL) to manage data effectively.

- Utilize AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, EC2) to build and deploy applications.

- Implement automated testing (unit testing using Jest) and provide feedback to management during the development process to ensure code quality.

- Modify and test changes to existing programs to ensure functionality and prevent regressions.

- Collaborate effectively with front-end developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders.

- Communicate clearly and concisely with both business and technical teams.

- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.

Qualifications :

Essential :

- 5+ to 9 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on back-end development.

- Extensive experience with Node.js, Express.js, and microservice architecture.

- Deep understanding of NoSQL databases, specifically DynamoDB.

- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (MySQL).

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, EC2).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.

- Experience working with RESTful APIs.

- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.