Backend Developer at Elvaridah

• As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and high performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver quality software through defining and writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
• Ensure all code is version controlled according to industry standards and best practices.
• Integrate software components and translate product requirements into a fully functional software system.
• Deploy, test, and manage services.
• Ensure high levels of code quality by exhibiting development craftsmanship.
• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Test software development methodology in an agile environment.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Work alongside product teams, and other developers to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and design sessions.
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Designing APIs and back-end services for various application features.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keep informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
• Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance.
• Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address client or consumer concerns.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of past projects and accomplishments.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used for backend development, such as Typescript, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• A passion for learning and staying updated with the latest backend development trends and technologies.
• Understanding of security best practices, such as encryption and data protection.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.