JR. BACKEND DEVELOPER

Ideal candidate:
Looking for a skilled Backend Developer with 2-4 years of experience to take ownership of building robust, scalable, and secure backend systems to power this innovative product.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Programming Languages:
o Proficiency in backend programming languages like Python (Django/Flask), Node.js, or Java (Spring Boot).
API Development:
o Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with API gateways.
o Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
Database Management:
o Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
o Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra is an advantage.
Cloud and DevOps:
o Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
o Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Security Practices:
o Knowledge of best practices in data security, including OAuth, JWT, and SSL/TLS.
Soft Skills:
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
o Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with AI/ML-driven platforms or integrating AI-based services into backend systems.
Knowledge of message queues and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Exposure to serverless architecture and functions (e.g., AWS Lambda).
Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools like ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Responsibilities:
1. Backend Development:
o Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for the AI Powered Resume Builder.
o Develop robust server-side logic to support seamless integration with frontend components.
2. Database Management:
o Design and optimize relational and/or NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
o Implement data modeling and schema design to accommodate AI-driven features.
3. System Integration and Deployment:
o Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance platform capabilities.
o Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
4. Security and Performance Optimization:
o Ensure application security, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
o Optimize backend performance for handling high traffic and data loads efficiently.
5. Collaboration and Innovation:
o Collaborate with frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver high-quality features.
o Stay updated on the latest backend technologies and trends to continuously improve the platform.