Back End Developer

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs using Python frameworks (such as Django or FastAPI) in a scalable, secure, and maintainable manner.
• Architect and implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure DevOps.
• Develop responsive and interactive front-end applications using React.js, ensuring seamless integration with backend services.
• Work with SQL databases (preferably Postgre SQL), including database schema design, query optimization, and data migration.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product Management, to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, security, and performance are consistently followed, with an emphasis on automated testing and CI/CD pipelines in Azure.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to improve performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud Azure environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong portfolio of backend services and APIs. (FastAPI package is a plus)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience architecting, deploying, and managing solutions in Microsoft Azure, including familiarity with Azure best practices and security standards.
• Proven expertise in React.js for front-end development. (very nice to have, not completely necessary)
• Strong command of SQL (ideally Postgre SQL), including complex queries, performance tuning, and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, RESTful API design, and microservices. (important)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• High communication skills, both written and verbal.