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Senior Software Engineer (Backend Node.js)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi City, Kenya
โฐ Posted 6 days ago

โœจ AI Summary

Deimos, a cloud-native technology services provider, is on a mission to enhance service delivery through cloud adoption. Our remote team of engineers, known as "Martians," is dedicated to applying engineering best practices and innovative technologies for diverse clients.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves setting standards for the delivery of robust and high-quality APIs and services as part of a cross-functional team, reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain API infrastructure and services for high-traffic applications.
  • Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and UX teams on requirements and process improvements.
  • Implement backend services that deliver customer value, emphasizing quality through testing and automation.
  • Analyze systems for performance issues and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Write efficient, maintainable code and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Identify and address technical debt to improve team efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years in backend service development.
  • Proficient in Node.js, with experience in large APIs.
  • Strong grasp of RESTful APIs; knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
  • Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, and automated testing.
  • Familiarity with AWS or Google Cloud services and CI/CD principles.

If youโ€™re a proactive, growth-oriented individual ready to tackle diverse challenges, apply today to join our innovative team!

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node.jsapimysqlawsci/cdbackendrestful apis