Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices. Optimize databases and data models, integrate third-party services and payment gateways, implement security controls, troubleshoot production issues, and support CI/CD deployments. Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams; participate in code reviews and technical design discussions; and produce clean, documented, high-performance software.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with backend frameworks, databases, and cloud technologies, and a passion for building high-performance systems that power modern web and mobile applications.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
- Integrate third-party services, APIs, and payment gateways as required.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or C#.
- Experience building RESTful APIs and web services.
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Understanding of software design patterns and data structures.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Knowledge of debugging, testing, and performance optimization techniques.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Photon Hyderabad, Telangana, IND Office
DLF Cyber City 6th Floor, Block 3 Gachibowli , Hyderabad, India, 500032
Photon Hyderabad, Telangana, IND Office
Hyderabad, India
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