Senior Backend Developer

CommIT is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to develop, optimize, and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django), design scalable microservices architectures, leverage AWS services, and manage Kubernetes deployments. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring system performance and reliability, and troubleshooting complex issues.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django is a plus).
• Design and implement scalable, efficient microservices architectures to support business needs.
• Leverage AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications.
• Work with Kubernetes (K8s) to deploy and manage containerized applications ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Ensure backend systems maintain optimal performance, reliability, and security to meet business and customer requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and drive technical strategies for product development.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex issues, applying solutions to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime.

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.
• Proficiency in Python (Django experience is a bonus).
• 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.
• Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong debugging skills and a deep understanding of performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other developers, product managers, and engineers to ensure the success of key projects.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices