What you'll be doing

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs that support our core platform functionality.
• Lead code reviews and establish best practices for backend development across the team.
• Architect solutions for complex technical challenges, considering performance, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Mentor and support junior developers, providing guidance on technical approaches and professional development.
• Optimise database queries and system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Participate in technical planning sessions and contribute to strategic technology decisions.
• Document systems architecture and technical specifications to ensure team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5+ years of professional backend development experience with proven expertise in server-side application development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL and experience with both relational and SQL databases.
• Demonstrated experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation. technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, SOLID principles and clean code practices.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems and agile development methodologies (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience liaising with offshore teams in India and multilingual skills highly regarded. 
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