Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in full-stack development, focusing primarily on backend engineering (60%) using Python or Node.js, along with solid frontend development experience (40%) using React.js . The ideal candidate should have experience designing scalable systems, building RESTful APIs, developing modern web applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python or Node.js .
• Build responsive and high-performance frontend applications using React.js .
• Develop end-to-end full-stack features and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following best engineering practices.
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver business requirements.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Ensure application security, testing, and deployment standards are followed.
• Work in agile development environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The core requirements for the job include the following:

Backend (Primary - 60%):

• Strong experience in Python or Node.js .
• Expertise in building REST APIs and microservices.
• Good understanding of backend frameworks such as Python: FastAPI, Django, Flask, Node.js : Express.js, NestJS.
• Experience with databases: SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL: MongoDB.
• Understanding of scalable architecture, caching, authentication, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.

Frontend (Secondary - 40%):

• Strong hands-on experience with React.js .
• Good understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux/Context API.
• Ability to build responsive and reusable UI components.
• Familiarity with frontend optimisation and API integration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in product-based or fast-paced startup environments.
• Exposure to system design and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and automation.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and containerization.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Mentorship experience is a plus.

Skills

api, apis, node.js, nodejs, python, react, react.js, rest, rest api, restful api