Backend Software Developer

Mighty Apps

We're seeking a talented Backend Developer proficient in Python and/or Node.js to strengthen our backend engineering team. You'll design and implement server-side logic, ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications, and collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code in Python and/or Node.js
• Implement robust database schemas and optimize queries for performance
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints
• Ensure application security and data protection best practices
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Collaborate with frontend developers on application integration
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Participate in system architecture discussions and technical planning
• Document API specifications and maintain technical documentation

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python (Django/FastAPI), and/or Node.js (Express/NestJS)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience with relational databases and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and database optimization
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with both Python and Node.js ecosystems
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices