Back End Developer

As a Back-End Developer at Playbook, your primary objective is to design, develop, and maintain the server-side components of our educational platform. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functionality, security, and scalability of our platform by leveraging your expertise in backend development. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate business requirements into technical solutions and implement best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in back-end development.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby.
• Expertise in server-side frameworks like Express.js, Django, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Firebase Firestore.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Server-Side Development:

• Develop and maintain server-side logic for Playbook's educational platform.
• Implement server-side frameworks for efficient development.
• Design and implement APIs to facilitate communication between the front-end and back-end components.
• Ensure code modularity and scalability to accommodate future growth.
• Optimize server-side performance to handle large volumes of traffic.
• Implement error handling and logging mechanisms to facilitate debugging.
• Integrate third-party services and libraries as needed.
• Continuously refactor and optimize codebase for improved maintainability.

Database Management:

• Design database architecture and schemas to meet application requirements.
• Implement database queries and optimizations to enhance performance.
• Ensure data consistency and integrity through proper database transactions.
• Monitor database performance and optimize as necessary.
• Implement backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

API Development:

• Design and develop scalable and secure APIs to expose functionality to the front-end.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms for API endpoints.
• Define API documentation and specifications for internal and external use.
• Monitor API usage and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
• Implement API logging and monitoring for security and troubleshooting purposes.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure API usability and consistency.

Security and Authentication:

• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Handle user sessions and authentication tokens securely.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Stay updated on security threats and best practices to mitigate risks.

Testing and Debugging:

• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Implement test automation to streamline the testing process.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues reported by users or identified through monitoring.
• Use debugging tools and techniques to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Document debugging procedures and best practices for future reference.