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Senior Backend Developer - Scrumconnect Consulting
Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, secure services for government digital platforms using Python, Java, Node.js, SQL databases, and cloud-native technologies such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend services and APIs supporting large‑scale public sector applications.
- Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and front‑end teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring to ensure reliability and rapid delivery.
- Optimize database schemas and queries for performance, security, and scalability.
- Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and champion best practices in clean code and architecture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional backend development experience, preferably in a government or public‑sector context.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or Node.js and strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Hands‑on experience with AWS services, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design, security standards, and performance optimisation.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and automated testing frameworks.
Skills
pythonjavanodejssqlawsdockerkubernetes