Job Description

The Backend Developer supports the development and maintenance of server-side logic, APIs, and system integrations for client-facing applications. This role focuses on learning and contributing to backend solutions under the guidance of senior developers, ensuring functionality, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Backend Development and Maintenance:

Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of backend services, server-side logic, and APIs based on defined technical requirements and coding standards.
Support senior developers in implementing backend features that ensure application stability, scalability, and performance.
Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and ensure adherence to development guidelines.
Refactor and optimize existing backend code to improve readability, maintainability, and efficiency
Integration & API Support:
Assist in building, testing, and maintaining RESTful APIs to support frontend and external system integrations.
Support database interactions, including basic query creation, optimization, and data validation.
Help integrate third-party services, tools, and external APIs under guidance.
Contribute to API documentation, ensuring endpoints, parameters, and responses are clearly defined and updated.

Quality, Security & Testing:

Perform basic unit testing and debugging to identify and resolve defects in backend code.
Follow secure coding practices to protect data, prevent vulnerabilities, and comply with internal security standards.
Assist in troubleshooting issues across development, staging, and production environments.
Support QA and DevOps teams during deployments by validating backend readiness and resolving post-deployment issues.

Collaboration & Delivery:

Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align backend solutions with business requirements.
Maintain clear and updated technical documentation for developed features, APIs, and processes.
Provide timely updates on task progress, risks, and blockers to the development team.

Key Competencies & Skills:

Analytical Thinking

Ability to understand backend requirements, analyze system behavior, and identify logical solutions to technical problems.
Capable of breaking down complex tasks into manageable components with guidance from senior team members.

Attention to Detail

Ensures accuracy in coding, testing, and documentation to reduce defects and improve system reliability.
Pays close attention to data integrity, API responses, and error handling scenarios.

Collaboration

Works effectively within a cross-functional team, maintaining open communication with developers, QA, and project managers.
Receptive to feedback and willing to incorporate suggestions to improve code quality and performance.
Accountability
Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through on commitments within agreed timelines.
Communicates progress and challenges proactively and seeks support when needed.

Growth Mindset

Demonstrates eagerness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and backend development practices.
Open to continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Shows adaptability in a fast-paced development environment and willingness to take on increasing responsibility.

Key Criteria for Backend Developer

Backend Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of server-side development, RESTful APIs, and database concepts.
Coding Quality: Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable backend code.
API & Integration Support: Assists in building and testing APIs and integrating with databases or third-party services.
Testing & Security Awareness: Understands basic unit testing, debugging, and secure coding practices.
Collaboration & Communication: Works well with developers, QA, and PMs and participates in agile ceremonies.
Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and meets agreed timelines.
Learning Mindset: Willing to learn new tools, technologies, and backend development best practices.