Backend Web Developer (BWD0126)

Job Summary

• We’re seeking a talented and dedicated backend developer to join our team. You'll be the backbone of web applications, designing, developing and maintaining APIs, databases, and server-side logic to ensure seamless performance and security.
• You'll work closely with our small founding team (including frontend and product leads), even clients to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that drive brands forward.
• This is a hands-on role where you'll own the full backend lifecycle—from architecture to deployment—while contributing to strategic decisions in a flat, agile structure.
• Be passionate for startups
• Be able to teach and tutor to optimal understanding
• Be ready to always engage

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement and maintain backend services using technologies like RESTful/GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring Boot) or similar frameworks to support our core web app features, ensuring they are efficient, secure and well-documented.
• Manage database schemas, queries, and optimizations using SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB/DynamoDB) databases for high performance, scalability and data integrity, handling everything from user authentication to real-time analytics.
• Implement secure authentication/authorization systems and data validation mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth) and integrate third-party services like AWS, Stripe, or Twilio.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, or GitHub Actions to ensure reliable deployments.
• Troubleshoot, debug and monitor backend systems’ performance with tools like Prometheus, Datadog or New Relic, focusing on scalability for our growing user base.
• Participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and occasional frontend support to keep things moving fast.
• Integrate third-party services and microservices to enhance application functionality and reliability.
• Write clean, testable code with unit/integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability; participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and monitor production issues to maintain 99.9% uptime.
• Collaborate on system architecture decisions, including cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Stay updated with industry trends and contributes to improving development processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong portfolio of shipped web applications.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Node.js/Express, Python/FastAPI, Ruby on Rails or Java/Spring) and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment is a plus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, caching (Redis), and message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka) is a plus.
• Passion for techstartups, excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to wear multiple hats in a resource-constrained environment.
• Solid understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL) and ORM tools (e.g., Sequelize, SQLAlchemy), including query optimization.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching (Redis).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Background in building scalable, high-traffic applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a personal portfolio showcasing backend work.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of your resume, a link to your portfolio, and a brief cover letter stating “Why startups spark your fire” to to: disinnovationltd@gmail.com or infodisinnovation@gmail.com using"Backend Web Developer Application" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• We're moving fast—apply today!
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.