Company Description

Empowra Outsourcing Solutions is a start-up outsourcing business that specializes in connecting talented professionals with leading companies globally.

Role Description

Proven experience in designing and maintaining scalable backend systems. Succesful track record of integrating third-party services and APIs. Extensive experience with Ruby on Rails in production-grade applications. Experience leading or mentoring teams in an Agile development environment. Familiarity with tools like Jira and Git.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web-based application. You will be responsible for ensuring high performance, scalability, and seamless integration with third-party services. Your key responsibilities include:As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web-based application. You will be responsible for ensuring high performance, scalability, and seamless integration with third-party services.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Leading the design and implementation of backend architecture to meet scalability and performance requirements.

- Developing, deploying, and maintaining server-side APIs and services.

- Managing and optimising the PostgreSQL database, including schema design and query optimisation.

- Integrating and managing third-party services, such as Microsoft Recognition Services and AWS for file storage.

- Collaborating closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between client and server-side functionalities.

- Implement best practices for secure coding, data protection, and compliance.

- Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers to uphold coding standards and foster professional growth.

- Troubleshooting and debugigng production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

- Staying up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and recommending improvements to enhance the platform.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages, particularly Ruby on Rails.
• Expertise in database mangement, particularly with PostgreSQL, including schema design and optimisation.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Heroku, AWS, or similar hosting environements.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deploymenet strategies.
• Solid understanding of data security principles and compliance standards.

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