Senior Software Engineer - Backend
A Senior Software Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of web applications or software systems. They typically work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that the back-end services perform optimally and meet business requirements. Below is an outline of a typical Senior Backend Developer job profile:

Key Responsibilities:
1. System Architecture & Design:
- Design scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
- Participate in the planning, design, and development of new features.
- Ensure that systems are designed with fault tolerance, security, and scalability in mind.
2. Development & Implementation:
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Implement server-side logic, databases, and data storage solutions.
- Work with technologies like REST, GraphQL, and other backend communication methods.
- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes.
3. Performance Optimization:
- Diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks.
- Optimize backend processes and database queries for speed and efficiency.
- Implement caching strategies and load balancing.
4. Security:
- Ensure the security of the backend systems by implementing secure coding practices.
- Protect against common security threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others.
5. Collaboration & Leadership:
- Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
- Mentor junior developers and guide them in best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure that the development team follows consistent coding standards.
6. Testing & Debugging:
- Develop and run unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
7. Monitoring & Maintenance:
- Monitor system performance and take preventive measures to ensure uptime and reliability.
- Maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into the backend tech stack.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, preferably in a SaaS or startup environment.
• Strong programming skills in Golang or Python.
• Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs and optimizing SQL queries.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Solid grasp of scalable architecture, system design, and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with unit testing, monitoring, logging, and CI/CD practices.