Backend Software Engineer

ROLE OVERVIEW: Develops and maintains server-side applications, business logic, APIs, integrations and data services. Focuses on reliability, performance, security and maintainable system architecture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design, implement and maintain backend services, business logic, APIs and integrations in line with product and architecture requirements. • Build and optimize database models, queries, background jobs and service-to-service communication. • Implement authentication, authorization, validation, logging, error handling and secure coding practices. • Write automated unit and integration tests; review code and maintain clear technical documentation. • Investigate defects, performance bottlenecks and production incidents, support releases and ongoing improvement. • Collaborate with frontend, data, QA, infrastructure and product teams to deliver dependable software. Requirements ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Production backend development experience using Python 3 with FastAPI; Java 17 with Spring Boot acceptable. • Experience designing and consuming APIs, working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and applying sound data- modelling principles. • Understanding of application security, testing, version control, code review and software-development lifecycle practices. • Experience troubleshooting application issues and improving service reliability and performance. • Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills. PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure and GitHub Actions. • Relevant degree, equivalent practical experience, or a portfolio of production work.