Backend Engineer ( Contract )

Job Responsibility

Backend Services and Microservices

Design and develop scalable, maintainable and secure backend services, APIs and integration components.

Design and implement scalable microservices and distributed systems

Integrate with upstream and downstream systems, devices and data sources.

Manage and optimise relational and non-relational databases, including schema design, query optimisation and data

integrity. Develop data processing, transformation and analytics services.

Implement application monitoring, logging and observability features to support system reliability and operational

troubleshooting. Troubleshoot and resolve application and integration issues, and support testing, deployment and production operations activities.

Implement authentication, authorisation and other security best practices in backend systems.

Work closely with frontend engineers, data teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver

technical solutions. Write clean, well-documented and testable code, participate in peer code reviews, and maintain

technical documentation and system design artefacts. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-up and retrospectives, and support knowledge sharing across the project team.

Job Requirement

Experience in backend software development and building enterprise-grade applications.

Strong programming proficiency in at least one of Python, Node.js or Java.

Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices, and backend integration services.

Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS.

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including query optimisation and data integrity management.

Experience working with message queues, event-driven architectures and system integration.

Knowledge of software design patterns, enterprise application architecture and secure coding practices.

Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines and Agile software development practices.

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to collaborate effectively with team members and support knowledge sharing.

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