Job Purpose
The Back End Engineers will pride themselves in constructing structures that extraordinary innovations are built upon.
These people will use their understanding of technology to analyze requirements, optimize processes, and ultimately, create a more seamless experience for users.
The Backend Engineers will have a background in server-side software development working with APIs, frameworks, and workflow orchestration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support back-end and API development using languages and tools including, but not limited to, JavaScript, PHP, and participate in the design, implementation and delivery of complex products for the users
Deploy and maintain critical applications on cloud-native micro services architecture
Support and work alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest projects
Build, deliver and maintain scalable backend APIs to provide data for a front-end User
Work and mentor internal team as well as product team to produce the
Support the Technical Lead in application deliverables and responsible for supporting the architecture as well as the
Conceptualize and implement solutions for data storage
Contribute to the development of scalable services across multiple data
Contribute to the technical development of software as required for product
Collaboratively assist in defining, building the architecture of, and assisting in the execution of plans required for product
Assist in the development of new features, including technical specifications, writing readable and extensible code, and following software best practices that allow expeditious
Build observable systems that track important metrics for client use and future product development.
Work collaboratively and responsively, helping to build best practices alongside providing valuable code and design
Applied knowledge of DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
Qualifications and Desired Skills
Expertise in concurrent HTTP requests management, and backend
Ability to work within a diverse and inclusive team
Technically curious, versatile and solution oriented
A deep understanding of Clean Code and Clean Architecture.
2 or more years of experience in backend software development
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Understanding of accessibility and server compliance
Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
Setup and administration of backups
Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
Knowledgeable in Remote API technologies (e.g. REST)
Understanding of deploying services in within Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.
Experience in a fast-paced, professional services environment is a decided advantage
Working Relationships
Internal Relationships:
Directly accountable to Director-Product and Innovation and Head of Programmatic Engineering
External Relationships:
MediaPal Clients
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Insurance- Inpatient/Outpatient/Dental/Optical
Great Learning Opportunities
High Performance Culture
Good to Note
At MediaPal, we are an equal opportunity employer & value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
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