We are looking for a Backend Developer with strong database skills to support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services for our Sovereign AI Platform. This role emphasizes hands-on development of APIs, data integrations, and database operations, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with SQL/NoSQL databases, and able to contribute to building efficient and secure backend services in a cloud environment.
Requirements
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs with efficient data access and storage logic.
- Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes across relational and NoSQL systems.
- Write clean, testable, and well-documented backend code in Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET Core.
- Support data migrations, backup/recovery processes, and monitoring of database performance.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features.
- Ensure data consistency, integrity, and security in all backend processes.
- Assist in tuning queries and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.
- Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) of backend services and databases.
- Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.
Role Requirements:
- 5+ years of backend development experience, with a focus on database-driven applications.
- Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL) and exposure to NoSQL systems (MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch).
- Hands-on experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
- Strong programming skills in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET Core).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend service integration.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for database and service hosting.
- Understanding of version control (Git), containerization basics (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Technical Skills:
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch
- Backend Development: Node.js, Python, Java, .NET Core
- Cloud Platforms: Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, GCP Firestore
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- DevOps (Basics): Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Testing: Unit testing with Pytest, JUnit, NUnit, or equivalent
Deliverables:
- Backend services and APIs with efficient database integrations.
- Optimized database schemas, queries, and indexes.
- Documentation of backend endpoints and database models.
- Unit-tested, production-ready backend code.
- Database monitoring and performance improvement reports.
Benefits
- Be at the forefront of building sovereign AI platforms that drive digital independence and transformation.
- Work with some of the most forward-thinking clients, engineering minds, and thought leaders in AI infrastructure.
- Grow your impact in a purpose-driven, innovation-led culture that values agility, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- Professional development opportunities through continuous learning, mentorship in a conducive cross-cultural work environment
- Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact