Junior Back-End Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Back-End Software Engineer to join our team in developing a scalable system for managing user profiles and preferences. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on data-driven systems and is eager to contribute to the design and development of a new platform from the ground up.

You will be involved in building the backend infrastructure that supports personalized services across a distributed network. The system will handle large volumes of user data and requires thoughtful design for performance, reliability, and secure data handling.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement backend components for storing and retrieving user profiles and preferences

Ensure system scalability and performance for high-volume data operations

Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to define system architecture and interfaces

Apply secure data management practices and contribute to system reliability

Participate in testing, debugging, and optimization efforts

Qualifications

Some experience or academic background in backend development

Understanding of data modeling and storage strategies

Interest in scalable systems and distributed architectures

Awareness of data privacy and security principles

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Technical Skills & Tools

Primary Database: MongoDB

Primary Language: Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript)

Bonus Skills:

Python (for scripting, automation, or data processing)

Go (for performance-critical components)

Other Tools:

Git for version control

Familiarity with RESTful API design

Basic understanding of cloud deployment (optional)