One of our clients is looking for a highly skilled Backend App Engineer/Developer to maintain and enhance the backend infrastructure of a recently launched application.

This role involves optimizing server-side functionality, managing databases, ensuring seamless API integrations, and improving application performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in backend development, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for maintaining robust and scalable applications.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Strong support system
• Health benefit ($30/month)
• No computer activity monitoring
• Training materials for upskilling provided
• Paid holiday leaves (depending on the holidays that the client observes)
• Paid sick leaves (sick leave convertible to cash if perfect attendance)
• Paid planned leaves
• 13th-month pay
• Allowance for SSS and Pag-ibig contribution ($20/month) (Only for PH candidates)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and scale the backend infrastructure to ensure smooth application performance.
• Develop and manage server-side logic, database structures, and API integrations. Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to enhance stability and security.
• Work closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless data flow and user experience. Implement data storage solutions and optimize database queries for efficiency. Ensure the application backend is secure, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices. Conduct regular system updates, security patches, and performance tuning. Maintain technical documentation and provide support for backend-related inquiries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve app functionality and user experience. Perform ad hoc tasks related to backend development as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in backend development, preferably for mobile or web applications.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
• Database Management: Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase).
• API Development: Expertise in RESTful and GraphQL APIs integration and management. Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services and deployment pipelines.
• Security: Understanding of backend security best practices, authentication, and data protection. Version Control: Proficient in Git and GitHub/GitLab for code management and collaboration. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve backend issues effectively.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with frontend developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Amenable to work PART TIME Monday to Friday between 8 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 5 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for application deployment. Knowledge of serverless computing and microservices architecture.
• Prior experience maintaining and scaling applications post-launch.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for efficient development workflows.