A backend-focused full stack developer in Amman, Jordan who designs, builds, and maintains scalable backend services, REST/GraphQL APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases, with cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD, plus occasional frontend integration. Work spans Node.js, Python, Java, or PHP stacks.
Job Overview
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services while also handling frontend integration when necessary. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in backend technologies, databases, and API development while being comfortable with frontend frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.
- API Design & Integration: Develop and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for seamless integration between services and applications.
- Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage relational (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
- Authentication & Security: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.) and ensure data protection.
- Cloud & DevOps: Deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and work with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize database queries, API performance, and overall system efficiency.
- Frontend Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers to integrate APIs and ensure a seamless user experience.
- Version Control & CI/CD: Maintain clean and efficient code using Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Testing & Debugging: Write unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and debug complex issues efficiently.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in backend or full-stack development
- Backend Technologies: Node.js (Express, NestJS), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot), PHP, MAGENTO, or other backend frameworks.
- Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar.
- APIs:
RESTful services, GraphQL, WebSockets.
- Authentication & Security: OAuth, JWT, SSO, encryption best practices.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- DevOps & Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform.
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
- Testing Frameworks: Jest, Mocha, PyTest, JUnit, etc.
- message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
- Exposure to frontend technologies like React, Vue.js, or Angular for full-stack collaboration.