The Senior Backend Developer will design and implement scalable APIs, manage cloud infrastructure, and work within a microservices architecture. Responsibilities include developing microservices, optimizing backend performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Job Title: Backend Developer
Experience: 4-6 Years
Location: India (100% Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems for cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and/or Node.js, a solid understanding of microservices architecture, and hands-on expertise with cloud deployment on Azure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance, and scalable backend services in a fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js
- Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
- Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable
- Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
- Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, NoSQL, and Vector Databases
- Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional experience in backend development
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
- Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
- Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
- Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus
- Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure DevOps, etc.)
- Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability
Nice to Have
- Experience working in remote-first or distributed teams
- Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems
- Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Knowledge of AI/ML-backed systems leveraging vector databases
Top Skills
Azure
Cloud Platforms (Aws
Docker
Gcp)
Kubernetes
Node.js
NoSQL
Python
SQL
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