Senior Backend Developer

Mandatory Skills: Python Development, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, API Gateway, Redis

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development & Best Practices

• Build high-quality, clean, scalable, and reusable code by enforcing best practices in software engineering architecture and processes.
• Write maintainable, testable code adhering to best practices.
• Develop and refactor code to ensure high performance and scalability.

2. Architectural Expertise

• Develop systems capable of handling high concurrent user loads with optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement scalable and efficient architectures, such as event-driven models, to ensure responsiveness under load.
• Utilize Terraform to manage and provision AWS resources using infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Configure and manage AWS networking components for secure and reliable communication.
• Incrementally enhance architecture with thorough impact analysis.

3. Serverless Application Development

• Design and maintain serverless applications using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and other AWS services.
• Develop applications leveraging microservices architecture and system design principles.

4. Testing & Debugging

• Conduct unit testing and integration testing for functionality.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues in a timely manner.

5. Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor colleagues, promote knowledge-sharing, and review code to ensure best practices (style, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

6. Documentation & Monitoring

• Produce precise documentation describing product and subsystem architectures.
• Monitor and optimize performance using tools like New Relic or Datadog.

7. Continuous Learning

• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 - 8 years of backend development with a strong focus on Python.
• Fundamentals: Sound knowledge of CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking).
• AWS Services: Hands-on experience with EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and AWS networking components.
• Databases: Strong understanding of SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proven expertise with Terraform.
• Architecture: Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with tools like New Relic or Datadog.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, strong communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and learn new tools/technologies as needed.
• Attitude: A proactive, go-getter mindset with energy and intent behind tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with other programming languages and frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (CI/CD, application resiliency, and security).