Summary
InnovationTeam is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design and implement microservices and scalable web services. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, API integration, code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and improving application performance. Applicants need at least 5 years of backend development experience, with at least two delivered microservices projects and three microservices products deployed to production. The role is based in Riyadh, and benefits include private health insurance, work from home, training and development, and annual vacation.
The posting
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InnovationTeam is a dynamic technology company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to diverse markets. We're on the lookout for skilled SR Backend Developers with a strong focus on Microservices architecture to become part of our talented development team.
At InnovationTeam, we believe in fostering innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and technical excellence.
As a SR Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust microservices that drive our applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring best practices in software development.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on backend technologies.
- Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and design patterns.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and developing scalable web services.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of database technologies, both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture.
- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Nice to have:
- Experience in cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.
- Must Hold solid Microservices experience (At least two projects delivered).
- Must have developed and successfully deployed to production at least three products built on a microservices architecture (containerized, CI/CD-enabled, observability in place).
Expectations:
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
- Work closely with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to improve their skills.
- Continuously improve existing applications by refactoring code and optimizing performance.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Work From Home
- Training & Development
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Vacation