Back End Developer ZA 8
Remote · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Design, build, and maintain back-end services, APIs, and databases. Build scalable systems that handle high volumes of requests and data. Implement security and data protection best practices. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues. Work closely with front-end developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements. Manage database schemas, queries, and migrations using SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code. Contribute to code reviews, system architecture, and technical documentation. By applying to this position, we’ll create your Simera Professional Key (SPK) — a unique key that helps you connect with employers, stand out, and secure the right match.
Required Qualifications
- Experience as a Backend Developer, Software Engineer, or in a similar role
- Proficiency in at least one back-end language and framework such as Node.js/Express, Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot), or Ruby on Rails
- Strong knowledge of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and security principles
- Familiarity with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
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