Backend Developer
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General Responsibilities:
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- Develop server-side logic and APIs.
- Design and manage databases.
- Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Implement security and data protection measures.
- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
- Troubleshoot and debug backend issues.
- Ensure cross-platform and cross-device compatibility.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members.
- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and best practices.
- Document development processes, APIs, and codebase.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
- Participate in requirement review meetings to provide feedback on feasibility and potential issues.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior backend developers.
- Develop and maintain unit tests for backend services.
- Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.
- Work closely with the QA team to resolve bugs and issues.
- Develop and maintain backend components and libraries for reuse across the application.
- Use existing backend libraries and frameworks effectively in development.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of APIs.
- Manage the deployment of backend services, ensuring smooth and error-free releases.
- Announce and manage refactoring efforts, ensuring the team is aware of changes.
- Track and address technical debt, ensuring it is documented and resolved.
- Leave detailed notes in tickets about how to test features, potential impacts, and any other important information.
- Participate in and contribute to sprint retrospectives, providing insights and suggestions for improvement.
- Maintain backend repositories, ensuring no leftover PRs and adherence to GitLab flow.
- Follow branch naming and merging conventions to keep the repository organized.
- Implement and enforce best practices and standards for code quality and repository management.
- Ensure the codebase remains at a high level of quality and maintainability.