Jr. Backend Developer

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Backend Developer to support the design, development and maintenance of server‑side logic, APIs and system integrations. Working under senior developers, you will gain hands‑on experience building reliable backend services while ensuring security and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing, enhancing and maintaining backend services, server‑side logic and RESTful APIs according to technical specifications.
• Support senior team members in implementing features that improve application stability, scalability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, refactor existing code and optimise for readability and efficiency.
• Create and optimise basic database queries, validate data and assist with data‑related tasks.
• Build, test and document API endpoints, ensuring clear definitions of parameters and responses.
• Perform unit testing, debugging and basic troubleshooting across development, staging and production environments.
• Collaborate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups and retrospectives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical documentation and provide progress updates to the team.

Required profile

• Analytical mindset with the ability to understand backend requirements and break down tasks.
• Strong attention to detail in coding, testing and documentation.
• Effective collaborator who communicates openly with cross‑functional teams.
• Accountable attitude, taking ownership of assigned tasks and following through.

Required skills

• RESTful API development.
• Server‑side programming (language‑agnostic).
• Database querying, optimisation and data validation.
• Unit testing and debugging.
• Secure coding practices.