Job Summary

The Senior Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the back-end of the Wasoko web applications. This role requires a high level of technical knowledge, design skills in distributed world, problem solving as well as deep understanding in building RESTful Services, designing using MQs, Web applications and maintaining them.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web applications that meet user requirements and adhere to design and coding standards.
• Create and maintain databases for web applications and mobile applications.
• Develop, test, and deploy web applications and mobile applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug web applications and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of applications.
• Ensure the security and performance of web applications.
• Monitor and track web application usage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with designing and developing REST APIs, using MQs and programming in Java, Springboot
• Very good designing and problem solving skills and can work with minimal guidance.
• Seasoned coder, good knowledge on various design patterns.
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Knowledge of application performance, monitoring and alerts.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Proficient in database design and development.
• Experience with mobile application development.
• Should be a good team player with good communication skills.
• E-commerce experience is an added advantage.
• Experience with web development and programming on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies will be an added advantage.