Backend web developer

Job Description

We are looking for back end programmers responsible for handling interchange of data between the users and server. The primary goal will be development of server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, solving problems and ensuring high performance thereby creating a more seamless experience for users

Responsibilities

• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Recording data and reporting it
  • Optimisation of the application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Implementation of security and data protection
  • Design and implementation of data storage solutions
  • Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
  • practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
  • Taking lead on projects, as needed
    
• to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Skill Set
• • Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML 5, and CSS3
  • Good understanding of server-side CSS processors, such as LESS and SASS
  • Understanding accessibility and security compliance {Depending on a specific project}
  • User authentication and authorisation between multiple systems, servers, and environments
  • Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
  • Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
  • Data migration, transformation, and scripting
  • Setup and administration of backups
  • Outputting data in different formats
    
    
    
    • Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimising output to match the specific platform
    • Creating database schema that represent and support business processes
    • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
    • Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language {{Depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of one or more of PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc.}}
    • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
    • Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
    • Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment
      
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