Job Description: Back-End Engineer
Position: Back-End Engineer
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Reports to: Technical Lead
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Back-End Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. As a Back-End Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and databases of our software applications. Your primary focus will be to ensure the high performance, responsiveness, and scalability of our back-end systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and software engineers, to deliver robust and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain the server-side architecture and databases of our software applications.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for back-end systems.
- Develop and implement secure and scalable APIs for seamless integration with front-end components.
- Optimize application performance and availability by conducting regular testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Ensure data integrity and reliability by implementing appropriate database structures and procedures.
- Identify and resolve any software defects or performance bottlenecks in a timely manner.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and recommend innovative solutions to improve system efficiency and performance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Back-End Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on server-side development.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, C++, Python, or Ruby.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with web application frameworks (e.g., Spring, Django, Ruby on Rails).
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and agile development methodologies.
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Back-End Engineer role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, or responsibilities.