Backend Developer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using Python.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and other web services.
• Utilize and demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following Python web frameworks: FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Develop and maintain databases (both relational and NoSQL) and optimize database queries.
• Implement security measures and data protection protocols.
• Integrate applications with third-party services.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of our backend systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and best practices.
• Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in backend development.
• Intermediate to strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Solid experience with at least one of the following Python web frameworks: FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks in Python (e.g., pytest, unittest)

Skills & Interests:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with other backend technologies (e.g., Java, Node.js)
• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and their backend services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of security best practices for web applications.

Location: Dome-Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Attractive