Junior Backend Developer
Entry-level backend developer specialized in API design, database management, and server-side service development. Works under supervision to build robust and scalable systems.
Expected tasks
- Design and build product features end-to-end
- Write unit and integration tests
- Review peers code (code reviews)
- Maintain code quality, performance and security
- Drive technical decisions and design reviews
- Deploy and monitor your own releases
- Document architecture and technical choices
Required skills
Knowledge
REST API DesignDatabase DesignDesign PatternsVersion Control (Git Flow, trunk-based)Agile / Scrum / KanbanMicroservices ArchitectureMonolithic ArchitectureSOLID PrinciplesClean Architecture
Hard skills
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSQLNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLGitDjangoFastAPINestJSJavaGoRust
Soft skills
Problem SolvingLogical ReasoningAttention to DetailCollaborationIntellectual Curiosity
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