Jr. to Mid-Level Backend Developer

We are looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Backend Developer to support the backend expansion and maintenance of our customer-facing donation platform as it scales into new regions, including Indonesia, India, and Europe. This role is ideal for someone who has moved beyond the basics and is ready to tackle more complex backend tasks, including API development, database management, and performance optimization, with guidance from senior developers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Backend Development for Platform Expansion:

o Develop and enhance backend services for new regions, ensuring functionality aligns with frontend 

requirements.

o Customize backend logic as needed for region-specific requirements, collaborating with other team 

members.

• API Development and Integration:

o Build and maintain APIs to support frontend functionality, ensuring efficient and secure data exchange.

o Document API endpoints and support integration with frontend components.

• PostgreSQL Database Management and Optimization:

o Support data migration from an Excel-based system to a PostgreSQL database-driven platform, managing queries and data consistency.

• Optimize SQL queries and perform indexing to enhance database performance.

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable .Net code.

• Check work for defects prior to releasing to QA.

• Submit pull requests, handle code merges, and facilitate software releases.

• Troubleshoot and own defects identified by the QA team and customers.

• Nurture a culture of team excellence with openness, transparency, close collaboration, and a willingness to learn.

• Proactively provides updates to the customer on the progress of the initiative.

• Maintains and updates daily monitoring of service deliverables.

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and standards.

Core Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 1-3 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on .NET and PostgreSQL.

• Experience with RESTful API design and documentation.

• Familiarity with GraphQL for efficient data fetching and query management is a plus.

• Familiarity with Azure Functions or similar cloud functions for serverless computing.

• Knowledge of Coremedia CMS or equivalent content management systems is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize backend services.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously