Back-End Software Developer at Synnefa

Purpose of the role

• We are looking for a Back End Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a Back End Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies and other software development technologies that enhance organizational technology stack, we’d like to meet you.

THE STACK

• Our application is built using Jinja2, Javascript and the React framework for front-end and Python and the Flask framework for the back-end. We use PostgreSQL for our database, Github for version control and Clickup for project management. Our application is hosted on Amazon Web Services(AWS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with development teams to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Maintain and upgrade software following deployment.
• Integrate 3rd party APIs to the application.
• Deploy code from GitHub to AWS EC2 using AWS CodeDeploy Service.
• Deployment of updates and fixes.
• Version Control
• Write effective APIs and evelop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, review, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation and make technical decisions following best practices
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Experience as a Back End Developer or similar role
• Knowledge of multiple front-end and back-end languages and libraries (e.g HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, jQuery, Jinja2) and the React framework.
• Proficiency in Python language and the Flask framework.
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL database, AWS RDS and web servers (e.g. Apache).
• Familiarity with AWS CodeDeploy Service for deploying from Github to AWS EC2.
• Familiarity with Docker and how to use it to deploy applications.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and be familiar with agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Statistics or relevant field