Backend Engineer

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously and good written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Linux systems and the command line.
• Knowledge of core Computer Science topics like Data Structures, Algorithms, Databases, Operating Systems, OOP, Networking, and Distributed Systems.
• Writing maintainable, reusable and testable code on a daily basis.
• Willingness to pick up new technologies and curious to learn.
• Basic understanding of security best practices.
• Experience in at least two of the following programming languages - JavaScript, Java, Golang, Python.
• Familiarity with building REST services with Java Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Node / Express JS.
• Experience with RDBMS mainly writing SQL queries, query optimization, schemas, constraints, triggers.
• Experience with integrating third-party services and libraries into existing systems.
• Familiarity with Version Control using Git.
• Ability to integrate and work with AWS services, mainly SQS, SNS, S3, SES, Lambda, CloudWatch, Cloudformation, Cloudfront and any new services if required.

Good to have

• Prior TDD experience is good to have.
• Experience with JUnit, Jest, Mocha, PyTest would be a bonus.
• Perform code reviews and willingness to work on feedback as well as share feedback about code.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture is a bonus.
• Familiarity with working in Agile environments.