Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SAN R&D Business Solutions is looking for a skilled Backend Developer for a volunteer position. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to ensure data integrity and performance
• Optimize backend systems for scalability, performance, and security
• Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for development
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for backend services

Skills

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or similar)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• Solid understanding of database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Building and consuming REST APIs
• Understanding of CRUD operations with PostgreSQL
• Basic knowledge of deployment (Heroku, AWS EC2)
• Advanced API design (GraphQL, WebSocket APIs)
• Basic understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth)
• Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes basics)
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for backend (Jest, Mocha, Supertest)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work alongside senior leaders in a cross-functional, fast-paced setting.
• Potential transition into a paid role or equity opportunity based on performance and company growth.
• Certificate of recognition and professional references.
• Freedom to experiment and contribute ideas to shape the company’s future.

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