The Senior Backend Developer will enhance applications, manage APIs, collaborate with teams, and document changes, ensuring high-performance systems.
Position Overview:
ShyftLabs is looking for an Senior Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit to work in a fast-paced environment,excellent programming skills and a passion for both developing applications and improving existing ones. As a Senior Backend developer at ShyftLabs, you’ll work closely with our engineers and product team to build products, ensure system consistency, and improve our overall user experience.
ShyftLabs is a growing data product company that was founded in early 2020, and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.
Job Responsibilities:
You are responsible for product development, testing, deployment, and support.
Develop and enhance existing applications as per product requirements.
Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications.
Collaborate with Frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Develop and maintain APIs and data processing pipelines that integrate with various internal and external systems.
Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Work with a small cross-functional team of engineers, PMs, data engineers, and designers.
Help the team in documenting changes made in different artifacts.
Help team members in the knowledge-sharing session.
Ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on high-performance and scalable systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience with database design and management, particularly with large-scale databases.
Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.
Knowledge of server-less computing, containerization, and microservices is a plus.
Working knowledge of our Tech stack: Java, Python, Node, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong healthcare insurance and benefits package. The role is hybrid, with 2+ days per week spent in office. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.
ShyftLabs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
Top Skills
AWS
GraphQL
Java
JavaScript
MongoDB
Node.js
Postgres
Python
Restful Apis
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