Back End Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and services using languages like Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or similar.
• Build and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs to enable data exchange between the server and client applications.
• Design, implement, and optimize relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and libraries to extend the functionality of applications.
• Implement security best practices, including data encryption, authentication, and authorization to protect sensitive data and ensure secure communication between services.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in server-side code and database queries to ensure applications run smoothly under high traffic conditions.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and conduct debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of applications.
• Work closely with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between the server-side logic and the user interface.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, PHP, or similar.
• Strong understanding of database design, management, and optimization in both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Experience in building and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git, including branching and merging strategies.
• Knowledge of security practices for backend development, including secure coding, data protection, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

Please note that we are recruiting for positions on behalf of our client, specializing in the engineering and IT sector. This role is not directly with avua.