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Backend Developer - Valmet
Backend Engineer
Backend Developer building scalable server‑side services and APIs in cloud and on‑premises environments, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and applications.
- Build and expose RESTful APIs and integration layers to connect diverse systems.
- Implement business logic, data flows, and performance‑critical functionalities.
- Manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient access.
- Ensure reliability, security, scalability, and high code quality through testing and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Requirements
- Proven experience with Python or Node.js in production environments.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3) and cloud architecture.
- Hands‑on experience with SQL databases and data modeling.
- Familiarity with REST API design, authentication, and versioning.
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.