Backend Developer

Ova Technologies

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 2-5+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
  • Build scalable and reliable microservices and distributed systems.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description
Backend Developer

Job Title

Backend Developer

Location

[Location / Remote / Hybrid]

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side applications. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience with modern backend frameworks, database design, and API development, and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
  • Build scalable and reliable microservices and distributed systems.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and product teams.
  • Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.

Required Skills
  • Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or C#.
  • Experience with backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Express.js, Django, FastAPI, NestJS, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of REST APIs and API security.
  • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar) is preferred.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 2-5+ years of backend development experience (depending on the role level).
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of system design and distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Paid time off

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