Senior Backend Developer | Laravel, Python - Optimization & High Performance

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5 Locations
Remote
Senior level
HR Tech • Software
The Role
The Senior Backend Developer will optimize backend performance, improve scalability, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability while collaborating across teams.
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Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our Optimization Team. This role focuses on improving performance, scalability, and efficiency across our backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep backend expertise, with the ability to identify bottlenecks, optimize code and database queries, and ensure the system can handle large-scale, high-traffic workloads. You will be working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where speed, accuracy, and quality are essential.

Responsibilities
  • Analyze, optimize, and refactor backend code for maximum performance.
  • Optimize database queries, indexes, and caching strategies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system architecture.
  • Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
  • Review and improve test coverage for backend services.
  • Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and best practice sharing.

RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience
  • 4+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel or similar framework) and Node.js.
  • Solid understanding of Python for backend scripts and automation.
  • Experience with MongoDB and relational databases.
  • Proven track record in performance optimization and scalability improvements.
  • Proficiency in API development (REST, GraphQL) and integration.
  • Experience with asynchronous processing and distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and process managers (PM2).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with version control (Git) and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Proven experience delivering results in a fully remote setup.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with caching tools (Redis, Memcached).
  • Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Security best practices in backend systems.

Top Skills

Api Development
AWS
Azure
Docker
GCP
Git
GraphQL
Kafka
Laravel
Memcached
MongoDB
Node.js
PHP
Python
RabbitMQ
Redis
Relational Databases
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The Company
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

HR Force was built with the vision of connecting the right people with the right business entity. We are firm believers in utilization of talent for the advancement & betterment of humankind, and live by a policy of "no talent goes unnoticed”.

Our Services include
Talent Acquisition Management
Culture & Employee Branding
Compensation & Benefits Management
Performance Management & Training Development
Internal Policy Creation and Implementation

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