Senior Backend Engineer at Fadac Resources

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for building out primarily the backend of the platform
• Perform some infrastructure work in AWS and responsible for the uptime and responsiveness of any feature/product which you build.
• Ask smart questions, take risks and champion new ideas.
• Design and build the product
• Participate in architectural and design review discussions
• Collaborate with other engineers and the Product team to define clear deliverables and establish project milestones
• Take ownership of features from end to end by going through design, implementation, testing and maintenance phases
• Identify opportunities to improve existing code or architecture.

Job Requirements

• Python/Django Proficiency: Strong expertise in Python programming language and experience with Python framework Django.
• Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and maintaining database schemas.
• API Development: Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs; Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
• Web Technologies: Knowledge of web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Understanding front-end technologies and frameworks is beneficial.
• DevOps and Deployment: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes; Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines.
• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; Knowledge of cloud services like AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, etc.
• Testing: Strong understanding of software testing principles; Familiarity with testing frameworks such as py-test.
• Security: Awareness of web application security principles; Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
• Scalability and Performance Optimization: Experience in designing scalable and high-performance systems;Proficiency in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging:
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Agile and Scrum: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
• Good to have: Proficiency with Golang; Proficiency with the ISO 8583 specification.