About the role
The Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that ensure the efficient operation of applications. Their goal is to guarantee a scalable, secure, and high-performance system that integrates seamlessly with other services.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable and secure backend APIs and services.
- Design and implement efficient solutions that enable integration with other systems.
- Manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance and availability.
- Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure software quality.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
- Implement automated tests to ensure code stability.
- Research and propose technological improvements to optimize systems.
- RequirementsExperience in backend development using Python.
- Knowledge of frameworks such as Django, FastAPI (preferred), or Flask.
- Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and document-oriented databases (MongoDB).
- Experience in developing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Understanding of software architecture: microservices, MVC, serverless.
- Experience with version control using Git.
- Knowledge of containerization and virtualization with Docker.
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
- Experience implementing unit and integration automated tests.
- Comfortable working in the terminal and using command-line tools.
Benefits
- Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions and competitive salaries.
- Uncapped commissions.
- Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits, creating and collaborating is everyday business.
- Open communication with management and company leadership.
- Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
- 100% Remote Work (You choose where to work from).
- 500USD a year for you to invest in learning.
Simetrik considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
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Join a team of incredibly talented people that build things, are free to create, and love collaborating!