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Job SummaryThe Backend Developer is responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling the core backend systems of an InvestTech / FinTech platform.This role focuses on:developing robust APIsimplementing complex business and financial logicensuring system performance, reliability, and scalabilityThe position requires strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to work on logic-heavy systems, where accuracy, efficiency, and clarity are critical.The Backend Developer works closely with product, frontend, and analytics teams to ensure that backend systems are cleanly structured, well-documented, and production-ready.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES1. Backend DevelopmentDesign and build scalable backend services and APIsImplement business logic, including financial calculations and data processingEnsure code is clean, maintainable, and well-structured2. System Design & ArchitectureContribute to backend architecture decisionsDesign systems that handle:high data volumereal-time or near real-time processingEnsure scalability and reliability3. Data Handling & IntegrationWork with data pipelines and external data sourcesEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and availabilityIntegrate backend systems with analytics and ML components4. Performance & OptimizationIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecksOptimize queries, APIs, and processing logicEnsure low latency and high responsiveness5. CollaborationWork closely with:Product Manager (requirements clarity)Frontend team (API integration)Financial & Analytics team (logic implementation)Translate requirements into technical solutions6. Testing & QualityWrite unit tests and contribute to code qualityEnsure stability and correctness of backend logicWork with QA to validate system behavior7. Deployment & MonitoringSupport deployment processesMonitor system performance and logsTroubleshoot issues in production8. Continuous ImprovementRefactor and improve existing systemsAdopt best practices in backend developmentStay updated with relevant technologiesCOMPETENCIESCoreBackend DevelopmentAPI Design (REST / GraphQL)System DesignData Structures & AlgorithmsDatabase DesignNoSQL databasesMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful APIsAsynchronous ProgrammingTechnical Stack Languages: Node.js / Python / Java / GoDatabases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similarCaching: RedisMessaging (nice-to-have): Kafka / RabbitMQData & PerformanceQuery optimizationHandling large datasetsUnderstanding of data pipelinesTesting & QualityUnit TestingDebuggingCode review practicesSoftOwnership and accountabilityClear communicationProblem-solving mindsetAttention to detailAbility to work in fast-paced environmentsJOB SPECIFICATIONSIndustry / DomainFinTech / InvestTech / Data-Driven PlatformsExperience5–8 years in backend developmentExperience building production systemsExperience with APIs and databasesPreferredExperience in FinTech or data-heavy systemsExposure to financial logic or analytics platformsFamiliarity with scalable architecturesEducationDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSQuality and reliability of backend systemsPerformance and scalability of APIsSpeed and accuracy of feature deliveryReduction in bugs and system issuesContribution to system architecture and improvements