Back end Developer

10 hours ago
Cape Town, South Africa Paracon Part-time
Paracon

Duties & Responsibilities


Our Company is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems that power our digital banking and payment platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled developer with expertise in Node.js, Java, and Data Engineering to contribute to innovative fintech solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

About the Role


As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing robust backend services, designing efficient data engineering solutions, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical banking systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet both customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize backend services using Node.js and Java.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and data engineering solutions.
  • Integrate backend systems with frontend applications and third-party platforms.
  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, security, and compliance with banking standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and development best practices.
  • Support the delivery of high-quality software through agile methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in backend software development.
  • Proven experience developing applications using Node.js and Java.
  • Strong background in Data Engineering, including ETL development and database optimization.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable backend architectures.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience within the fintech, banking, or payments industry.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Node.js and Java.
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Expertise in developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
  • Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and automated deployments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Knowledge of application security and performance optimization best practices.

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