Senior Backend Developer

As a Senior Backend Developer at ShyftLabs, your responsibilities include product development, testing, deployment, and support of applications. You'll work on enhancing existing applications, managing cutting-edge technologies, and developing APIs that integrate with both internal and external systems. Collaboration with Frontend developers and cross-functional teams will be key in ensuring that user-facing elements function seamlessly with server-side logic.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Developer role at ShyftLabs, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in backend development, focusing on scalable systems. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is essential. Experience with database management, particularly large-scale databases, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS are also crucial. Knowledge of technologies such as Java, Python, and RESTful APIs will enhance your application.

A Senior Backend Developer at ShyftLabs should be proficient in Java, Python, and Node.js, and have experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and cloud technologies, along with an understanding of server-less computing and microservices, will also be beneficial in this role.

The Senior Backend Developer role at ShyftLabs is hybrid, meaning you can enjoy a flexible schedule with 2 or more days per week spent in the office. This setup allows you to collaborate with your team in person while also having the option to work from home.

At ShyftLabs, we pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary and a strong healthcare insurance package. In addition to that, we provide extensive learning and development resources to ensure our employees continually grow in their careers. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

Discuss your specific experience with database management and highlight any projects where you optimized database performance. Provide examples of challenges you've faced and solutions you've implemented, showcasing your analytical abilities.

Explain how you set priorities based on project deadlines and team needs. Illustrate with an example of a time when you successfully managed multiple tasks and met deadlines, emphasizing your organizational skills.

Discuss your experience collaborating closely with Frontend developers, including any tools or methods you use to ensure seamless integration. Share an example where your collaboration led to improvements in user experience.

Describe your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including any specific tools or techniques you rely on. Use an example to show how you effectively diagnosed and resolved an issue in a previous project.

Talk about your hands-on experience with AWS and any specific services you've used for backend development. Mention how you've utilized cloud solutions to enhance application scalability and performance.

Provide a clear explanation of microservices architecture. Discuss its advantages, such as increased flexibility and easier maintenance, and give an example of how you have implemented it in a past project.

Share specific examples of challenges you’ve encountered when modernizing or integrating legacy systems. Discuss how you approached these challenges and the outcomes of your efforts to improve the systems.

Explain your methods for keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in backend development. Mention specific resources like blogs, courses, or communities that you follow and how they have benefited your work.

Talk about the APIs you’ve developed, how you approached their design, and the tools or frameworks you used. Highlight any successes in terms of performance or user engagement linked to your API development efforts.

Discuss your open attitude towards feedback and the importance of collaboration in development. Share an experience where you received constructive criticism and how it resulted in improvements in your work.