Back End Developer

PwC South Africa
Johannesburg
ZAR 300 000 - 400 000
Job description

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and maintain server-side logic: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code to ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  2. Database management: Design and optimize database schemas, write complex queries, and ensure data integrity and security.
  3. API integration: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations.
  4. Collaborate with front-end developers: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  5. Troubleshoot and debug: Identify and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks, and other issues in a timely manner.
  6. Security: Implement security and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information.
  7. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for new and existing features.
  8. Stay updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a diploma in a related field.

Experience: Proven experience as a Back End Developer or similar role.

Technical Skills:

  1. Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python, .Net, or Node.js.
  2. Experience with database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
  3. Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, TypeScript) is a plus.
  4. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  5. Understanding of RESTful API design and asynchronous implementation.
  6. Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
  7. Experience with Microservice architecture, ORM, containerization, Kubernetes.
  8. Understanding of Orchestration, Authentication, and Authorization.
  9. Knowledge of API Design, SOLID principles, database design, database management, data structures, and dependency injection.
  10. Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools, microservice architecture patterns, CICD, and frameworks.
  11. Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, Swagger).
  12. Understanding of LLM frameworks and Vector databases.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

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