Backend Engineer

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS • Duration: 12-months fixed term (subject to change based on business needs) • Engagement: Through 3rd party/vendor • Work setup: Hybrid with dedicated full office hours Lead/Senior Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using Golang, Java Spring Boot, or Python. Strategize backend architecture decisions, including microservices design, data modeling, and system integration patterns. Authorize technical standards for API development, database management, and service reliability across the engineering team. Plan and evaluate CI/CD pipeline improvements, containerization strategies (Docker & Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP. Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and drive a culture of quality and ownership. Formulate data management strategies across SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis) including caching and performance tuning. Recommend and evaluate emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and patterns to continuously improve system capabilities. Control system reliability, availability, and security posture through proactive monitoring, incident management, and root cause analysis. Synergize across Product, Frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to align technical delivery with business goals. Mentor mid and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering culture within the team. Evaluate and manage technical debt, dependency lifecycle, and long-term platform scalability. Mid/Junior Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Golang, Java Spring Boot, or Python, with a focus on scalability and performance. Implement and manage SQL/NoSQL database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis) and apply caching strategies. Build and maintain microservices following established architecture patterns and engineering standards. Collaborate with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, and QA to deliver end-to-end features and seamless integrations. Plan and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Docker & Kubernetes. Write clean, testable, and well-documented code in alignment with team coding standards. Participate in code reviews and recommend improvements to development processes. Troubleshoot and resolve backend performance issues, API failures, and database bottlenecks. Evaluate and implement caching, queuing, and optimization techniques under team guidance. Maintain technical documentation for services, APIs, and system components. Stay current with backend ecosystem trends and contribute learnings to the team. Lead/Senior Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 7+ years of professional backend development experience with a proven record of building high-traffic, mission-critical systems. Deep expertise in Golang, Java Spring Boot, or Python; proficiency in more than one language is a strong advantage. Proven track record architecting and leading microservices-based backend systems at scale. Strong command of RESTful API design principles, including versioning, security, and performance. Expert-level experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis — including query optimization and schema design. Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment best practices. Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and security practices. Experience leading code reviews and setting engineering standards for a team. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Prior experience in high-traffic, mission-critical production environments is required. Mid/Junior Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 2–5 years of professional backend development experience with at least one production system shipped. Working proficiency in Golang, Java Spring Boot, or Python. Hands-on experience with RESTful API development and basic microservices concepts. Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerization basics (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (code reviews, branching strategies). Understanding of CI/CD concepts and deployment pipelines. Basic knowledge of caching strategies, queuing systems, and performance considerations. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn. Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, agile environment. Prior exposure to high-traffic systems is an advantage.