Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Virtual Backend Engineer to join our team.

As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and database architecture for our web applications and systems.

Your expertise in backend development, proficiency in programming languages and frameworks, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams will contribute to the success and scalability of our technology platforms.

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement server-side logic and database schemas for web applications and systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, adhering to coding standards and best practices.

Develop and optimize APIs and web services for data retrieval, manipulation, and integration with frontend interfaces and third-party systems.

Collaborate with frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to translate requirements and user stories into technical specifications and implementation plans.

Design and implement database structures and queries for efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation, optimizing performance and scalability.

Implement security measures and authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to identify and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in backend code and infrastructure.

Deploy and maintain backend applications and services on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Monitor and analyze system performance metrics, logs, and error reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for optimization and improvement.

Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in backend development, and proactively recommend and implement updates and enhancements to our technology stack.

Requirements Proven experience as a backend engineer, software engineer, or similar role, with a strong background in backend development and database management.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, as well as experience with backend frameworks such as Django, Spring Boot, or Express.js.

Solid understanding of database systems and SQL, with experience working with relational databases (e.g., My SQL, Postgre SQL) and No SQL databases (e.g., Mongo DB, Redis).

Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and web services, as well as familiarity with API design principles and standards (e.g., REST, Graph QL).

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable solutions.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a distributed team and across different time zones.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Availability to work during US business hours, with flexibility to accommodate occasional meetings, deadlines, or project milestones outside of standard hours.