Software Engineer

AIQ

Overview

About The Role

As a Software Engineer (Backend) specializing in API development, you will play an important role in architecting, designing, and developing scalable and high-performance APIs to support our cutting-edge products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the evolution of our technology stack and ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

API Design and Development:

• Architect, design, and develop APIs that adhere to industry best practices.
• Implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python, and others as needed.
• Utilize popular web frameworks, including Express.js, Flask, and FastAPI, to build robust and maintainable APIs.
  
  

Database Expertise

• Design and optimize database schemas for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Implement data models and perform database queries to support API functionality.
  
  

Cloud Experience

• Utilize cloud services to deploy and manage API infrastructure.
• Implement best practices for cloud-based application scalability, reliability, and security.
  
  

CI/CD, Docker, And Kubernetes

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of APIs.
• Containerize applications using Docker for efficient deployment.
• Manage container orchestration using Kubernetes for scalability and reliability.
  
  

Performance Optimization

• Optimize API performance to ensure low latency and high throughput.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and performance issues in the API and database layers.
• Implement caching mechanisms and other optimization techniques.
  
  

Collaboration And Leadership

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, front-end developers, and quality assurance engineers.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in API development best practices.
• Lead by example in code quality, testing, and documentation.
  
  

Security And Scalability

• Implement security best practices to protect data and prevent vulnerabilities in the API.
• Design APIs to be scalable and capable of handling increased loads as our user base grows.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on API development.
• Proficiency in multiple backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python, etc.
• Strong experience with web frameworks, including Express.js, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Extensive knowledge of both relational (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with API security best practices and authentication mechanisms.
• Proven ability to optimize API performance and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Experience with cloud platforms, with expertise in Azure and AWS.
• Strong background in CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with data and machine learning pipelines is a bonus.
• Familiarity with data engineering tools and practices is highly advantageous.