CommIT

Senior Backend Developer

Slovenia full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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Description
We are a leading technology solutions provider delivering innovative, scalable, and secure solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries. Our mission is to help organizations accelerate digital transformation, optimize their technology infrastructure, and create exceptional customer experiences.
As we continue to grow and expand our technology capabilities, we are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to building high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend systems.
Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django is a plus).

Microservices Architecture: Design and implement scalable, efficient microservices architectures to support business needs.

Cloud Solutions: Leverage AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications.

Kubernetes Management: Work with Kubernetes (K8s) to deploy and manage containerized applications ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Performance & Reliability: Ensure backend systems maintain optimal performance, reliability, and security to meet business and customer requirements.

Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and drive technical strategies for product development.

Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify and troubleshoot complex issues, applying solutions to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime.

Requirements
Requirements:

Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.

Technical Skills:Proficiency in Python (Django experience is a bonus).

Fluency in Ukrainian language

In-depth understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration and management.

Experience in developing and deploying cloud solutions using AWS services, including ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.

Strong background in microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Database Knowledge: Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.

Problem-Solving: Strong debugging skills and a deep understanding of performance optimization techniques.

Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with other developers, product managers, and engineers to ensure the success of key projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Experience with containerization tools like Docker.

Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices

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Technology & IT API integration MySQL Python Senior Backend Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Backend Developer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at CommIT?
  3. Which of API integration, MySQL and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, MySQL and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Backend Developer role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, MySQL and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes CommIT needs from this hire.

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