Senior Backend Developer

BlueChip Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade backend systems and APIs. This is a hands-on role that combines production code development with solution architecture, mentoring, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs for enterprise-grade applications
• Provide solution architecture input to ensure systems are secure, performant, and maintainable
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers on end-to-end solutions
• Work with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL, focusing on data modeling, stored procedures, and performance optimization
• Implement best practices for coding, architecture, security, and testing
• Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design sessions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to building a high-performing engineering culture
• Support CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ensure system reliability and scalability through monitoring, logging, and performance benchmarking

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's degree is a plus)
• Minimum 6+ years of backend development in enterprise environments
• Proficiency in at least two of: Node.js, Java, C#
• Strong expertise with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Proven experience with solution architecture, system design, and integration patterns
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Nice to Have

• Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Event-driven architectures and real-time systems
• GraphQL or gRPC
• Professional certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)

How to Apply

No application instructions provided in the posting.