Sr. Backend Developer

Sr. Backend Developer Gamemano
Backend Developer
Uttar Pradesh
July 27, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Position Overview: As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and services for our product suite. You will leverage your extensive experience in backend development, Kafka, Node.js, and third-party API integrations to drive the success of our products. Your expertise will help ensure that our systems are robust, efficient, and scalable, supporting our growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend architecture and services for our products.
  • Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Node.js; develop and maintain backend components and microservices.
  • Kafka Integration: Utilize Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications; ensure effective and reliable message processing.
  • API Integration: Integrate and manage third-party APIs; design and implement RESTful APIs for internal and external use.
  • Product Focus: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues; optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.
  • Code Reviews & Mentoring: Conduct code reviews; provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers.
  • Testing & Deployment: Ensure comprehensive testing of backend components; support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Troubleshooting & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues; provide technical support and maintenance for production systems.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on building and maintaining complex systems and products.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, Happi).
  • In-depth experience with Apache Kafka, including message brokers, streams, and producers/consumers.
  • Hands-on experience with third-party API integration and management.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and practices.
  • Architecture & Design: Experience in designing scalable and high-availability systems.
  • Product Experience: Proven experience working on product-based applications, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
  • Databases: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.
  • Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Additional Skills: Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • DevOps Practices: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing requirements in a dynamic environment.

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