Senior Backend Developer (New Initiatives Team)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer for our New Initiatives Team, responsible for building MVPs, prototypes, and innovative product features from the ground up. This role requires a mix of strong backend engineering skills and the ability to design flexible, scalable systems for emerging products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fastpaced environment and can transform ideas into working solutions quickly, without compromising on quality or structure.

Responsibilities

• Build MVPs and prototypes for new products, modules, and features.
• Design backend architecture to support rapid experimentation and scaling.
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver new solutions.
• Integrate thirdparty APIs and develop internal services.
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and maintainable.
• Document backend architecture and design decisions.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

• Requirements

  • 4+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel or similar) and Node.js.
  • Experience with Python for automation and data processing tasks.
  • Strong knowledge of MongoDB and relational databases.
  • Experience building new applications from scratch.
  • Ability to design APIs and integrate with thirdparty services.
  • Understanding of scalability and modular architecture.
  • Strong debugging, problemsolving, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with version control (Git) and modern CICD practices.
  • Proven experience delivering results in a fully remote setup.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crossfunctional collaboration.

  • Preferred Skills

    • Experience in rapid prototyping and agile development.
    • Knowledge of eventdriven architecture and microservices.
    • Familiarity with cloud environments and CICD pipelines.
    • Awareness of security and compliance considerations for new products.