Lead Engineer

Job Title: Mid-Level Backend Engineer

Location: Remote

Type: Full-time or Project Basis

About Us:

At Tese, we are committed to advancing sustainability through innovative technology. Our platform helps SMEs and financial institutions manage their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals using AI, IoT, and data-driven insights. We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with mid-level experience to join our dynamic team and contribute to building scalable, robust backend systems.

Role Overview:

As a Mid-Level Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that power our core platform. You will work closely with our frontend developers, product team, and data scientists to implement solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient. You will focus on building APIs, managing databases, and optimizing the performance of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs that serve our frontend applications and third-party integrations.
• Ensure high-performance and responsiveness of APIs, while following best practices for security and scalability.
• Database Management:
• Work with both NoSQL (MongoDB) , SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Optimize database queries and manage migrations, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the platform.
• Microservices and Cloud Infrastructure:
• Develop microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring that services are scalable and maintainable (Good to have).
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to deploy and manage backend services, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers to gather requirements and develop backend solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable code with proper documentation, including technical designs, API specifications, and test cases.
• Performance and Security:
• Monitor backend services to ensure optimal performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
• Implement security best practices for APIs, databases, and backend systems, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable and efficient systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong passion for sustainability and a desire to contribute to impactful projects that drive positive environmental change.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are bonus, but not strictly necessary:

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration (Good to have).
• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics and sustainability (Good to have).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and API gateways.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a focus on sustainability.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to conferences and training.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their experience and passion for backend development and sustainability here.

Join Us:

Be a part of a forward-thinking team that is making a real difference in the world. At Tese, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, grow, and contribute to a more sustainable future through technology.

• Responsible for providing technical leadership, design and development of complex pieces of the service oriented architecture based platform.
• Modelling Database Design for large scale applications.
• Develop for performance engineering.
• Design for the right use of micro services, containerization and observability.

• Drive technology and product innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Create reference implementation for our integrations and for backward compatibility.
• Not interested in managerial responsibilities

Requirements, Desired Skills and Experience

• Tech Stack based on Ruby-on-Rails, Python-Django or Node.js frameworks.

• Engineering degree 

   Opportunities for the right candidate

• Build and develop SaaS and PaaS products from scratch
• Build the best-in-class UX based products
• State of Art technologies (Latest trends in the industry)
• Work with a well-knit team, almost like one’s family
• Startup culture and advantages of working in a co-working space
• Performance based career progress and high visibility with management and founders

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement. 
• Collaborate with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience. 

• Develop ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends. 
• Record data and report it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership. 
• Participate in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members. 
• Take the lead on projects, as needed. 
• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle. 

• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future. 
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes. 
• Conduct UI tests and optimize performance. 
• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming or relevant field. Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred. 
• 5-7 years of relevant experience 
• Must be an expert programmer, skilled at computer languages such as HTML, C+++, C#, PHP, Python and Java. 
• Must understand Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, JMS, Mysql, Redis, CouchDb, Micro Services, Docker, Kubernetes 
• Must be able to interpret and follow instructions related to the ultimate functionality of our IT-based product 

• Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS 
• Must be comfortable with technology architecture and how a computer and its software functions. 
• Deadline driven, organized and understand how people view and understand content on the front-end 
• Proven experience in highly complex environments 
• Strong technical documentation skills 

• An ability to solve multifaceted technical issues in a fast-paced environment 
• Self-motivated and accountable for your work 
• Passionate about learning and continuous improvement 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work overtime 

We are looking for a Python Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions