Senior Backend Developer / Solutions Architect at Babban Gona

Job Description
Backend Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems and APIs.
• Implement the best coding, testing, and deployment practices to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern programming languages like Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.

Solutions Architecture:

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end system architectures that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Ensure architecture supports high availability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance.
• Define and document architectural patterns, guidelines, and standards.
• Act as a technical advisor for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and system architecture.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering technical excellence across the team.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, code reviews, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Contribute to long-term strategy and roadmap planning for technology and architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable and secure system architectures.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, etc.
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and caching solutions (Redis, Memcached).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Certification in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect).
• Experience with serverless computing, GraphQL, or message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies to facilitate seamless integration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation
• Group Life Insurance