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About the role

The Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that ensure the efficient operation of applications. Their goal is to guarantee a scalable, secure, and high-performance system that integrates seamlessly with other services.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable and secure backend APIs and services.
• Design and implement efficient solutions that enable integration with other systems.
• Manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance and availability.
• Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure software quality.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Implement automated tests to ensure code stability.
• Research and propose technological improvements to optimize systems.

• Experience in backend development using Python.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Django, FastAPI (preferred), or Flask.
• Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and document-oriented databases (MongoDB).
• Experience in developing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of software architecture: microservices, MVC, serverless.
• Experience with version control using Git.
• Knowledge of containerization and virtualization with Docker.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
• Experience implementing unit and integration automated tests.
• Comfortable working in the terminal and using command-line tools.

Benefits

• Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions and competitive salaries.
• Uncapped commissions.
• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits, creating and collaborating is everyday business.
• Open communication with management and company leadership.
• Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
• 100% Remote Work (You choose where to work from).
• 500USD a year for you to invest in learning.

Simetrik considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

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Join a team of incredibly talented people that build things, are free to create, and love collaborating!