Sr. Backend Developer

Job Description

Position Overview: As a Backend Developer at ShyftLabs, you will work closely with our cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to create user-centric and visually appealing designs for our digital solutions. You will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality user interfaces and user experiences that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. ShyftLabs is a rapidly growing data product company that specializes in creating digital solutions for Fortune 500 companies across various industries. We are looking for a talented and experienced Backend Developer to join our team and help us continue to deliver innovative solutions that help accelerate business growth. Job Responsibilities: Design and architect scalable, high-performance backend systems. Lead the development of system architecture, including high-level and low-level design (HLD/LLD). Ensure that the system design adheres to industry best practices and principles, such as microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. Develop and optimize backend components, including APIs, databases, and server-side logic. Implement best practices for security, performance, and scalability in backend development. Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring low latency and high availability. Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure system health and quick troubleshooting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions. Help set and maintain high coding standards within the team. Basic Qualifications: Strong Java skills with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Java. At least 1+ year of experience in Kotlin. Experience with GraphQL for efficient data querying and API development. Familiarity with relational databases like Postgres and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate. Experience working with MongoDB for NoSQL database management and Kafka for event-driven architecture and message streaming. Show more Show less