Senior Backend Developer
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Key Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 5+ years of professional, hands-on experience in backend development and enterprise-level application architecture. Technical Expertise • Core Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Hasura and NestJS for designing scalable, maintainable architectures. • Deep NestJS Knowledge: Mastery of NestJS core concepts, including modules, controllers, services, guards, interceptors, middleware, and dependency injection. • APIs & Integration: Extensive experience with GraphQL APIs (schema design, query optimization, subscriptions, and performance tuning). Proven track record of integrating third-party APIs, payment gateways, authentication providers, and external services. • Database Management: Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL , including database design, indexing, migrations, query optimization, and performance tuning. • DevOps & Tools: Proficient with version control systems ( Git ) and CI/CD pipelines . Familiarity with Docker , containerization, and cloud deployment environments is a strong advantage. • Architecture: Deep understanding of software design patterns, clean architecture principles, and best practices for developing secure, high-scale applications. Soft Skills & Leadership • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a knack for troubleshooting complex technical challenges. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior developers and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. • Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently, take full ownership of projects, and deliver high-quality solutions within tight deadlines.