Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend)
Betterdata
Software Engineering
Posted on Oct 8, 2024
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Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend)
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Location
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Full time
Who are we looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer (Backend) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be integral to designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable web applications that serve our growing user base. Your primary focus will be on the backend, but you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with front-end developers to create a seamless user experience.
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of professional experience, with a solid understanding of server-side programming, API development, and database management. Familiarity with cloud services and microservices architecture is a plus. You will engage in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to deployment and monitoring, ensuring that our systems are performant, reliable, and secure.
If you are passionate about building innovative technology solutions and are eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
The problems you will solve
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Implement security and data protection measures throughout the development process.
Focus on secure development and deployment, particularly for on-premises environments.
Monitor and troubleshoot application performance issues, implementing solutions as necessary.
Ensuring code quality and adherence to project standards.
Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and design interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly
Develop and maintain unit tests and functional tests for frontend code
Troubleshoot and debug backend issues and provide timely solutions
The impact you will have
Being part of a fast-growing and early stage start-up, you will be working together with the CTO and have the opportunity to take ownership of key parts of our web application, make important technical decisions, and build a world-class product from the ground up.
About you
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.
2-4 years of proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role, with a focus on backend development.
Strong knowledge of FastAPI (or similar Python frameworks) and Next.js (or similar front-end frameworks).
Experience with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services and async development - celery
Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and on-premises deployments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications/
Good understanding of security practices
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Great to have
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or Github Actions.
Experience with unit and E2E testing frameworks.
Experience working within a Linux environment with scripting skills (bash, shell).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc).
As Andrew Ng said, "Don't worry about it if you don't understand". We know there are a lot of things we listed in what you will be doing and we do not expect you to be proficient at all of the skills needed at the start. Each of us at BetterData are learning something new every day - as long as you have the willingness to learn and are able to demonstrate that, please apply!
Benefits
Flexible time-off arrangements
Flexible work schedule - complete autonomy with no unnecessary meetings that take your time away from building
Flexible work arrangements - desk space at our office in One North Singapore or fully remote
How to apply
Does this role sound like a good fit to you?
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