Backend Engineer (Design, Development, and Maintenance of Scalable Systems)

Job Title: Backend Engineer (2-5 Years Experience)

100% Remote

Working hours/ time zone: CET

Contract duration: 6 MONTHS

Introduction: We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic technology team. This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our innovative products. You will play a key role in building robust micro services architectures and integrating intelligent AI capabilities through well-designed APIs. Your work will directly impact the performance, scalability, and reliability of our services, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using micro services architecture.
• Build and expose secure, high-performance APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate closely with AI teams to integrate AI models and services into backend workflows.
• Optimize backend performance and ensure system reliability, availability, and scalability.

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• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Continuously research and implement best practices in backend development, microservices, and API design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
• Strong understanding of API design principles, including RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Experience working with AI integration or related machine learning service deployment is highly desirable.

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• Solid knowledge of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Tools and Technologies:

• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with microservices frameworks and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with API development and documentation tools such as Swagger or Postman.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Exposure to AI frameworks or platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or cloud AI services is a plus.
• Version control using Git and CI/CD pipelines.