Senior Backend Developer (Python/Node)

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior** **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*** Exposure to **event-driven architectures** and messaging systems
• Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Knowledge of AI/ML-backed systems leveraging vector databases
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