dotNet Developer

Unico Connect is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for developing robust backend applications using Xano, a NoCode platform. 

Responsibilities

1. Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using Xano, a NoCode backend platform. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of server-side applications.
2. Database Design: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to design, create, and optimize database structures, and implement data models.
3. API Development: Build and maintain REST APIs, integrating third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience.
4. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure the efficient use of resources.
5. Security: Implement best practices for data security and access control, including user authentication and authorization.
6. Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation, including API documentation and database schemas.
7. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-6 years of proven experience in backend development using Java or PHP (Laravel) or Node.js.
• Solid experience with relational databases, including database design, managing optimization and performance at scale. 
• Skilled in building REST APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to NoCode tools such as Xano and others.
• Proficiency in cloud services (AWS/GCP), including setup and management of various cloud-based resources.
• Experience in implementing API caching using Redis or similar.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with NoCode platforms
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with batch processing and implementing queue management systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Job Description

We are looking for a Node.js 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, definition and maintenance of the central database, and 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.

Responsibilities

Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic

Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code

Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications

Implementation of security and data protection

Integration of data storage solutions (may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.)

Skills And Qualifications

Strong proficiency with JavaScript (or CoffeeScript depending on your technology stack)

Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it (such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack)

Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

Good understanding of server-side templating languages (such as Jade, EJS, etc depending on your technology stack)

Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors (such as Stylus, Less, etc depending on your technology stack)

Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3

Understanding accessibility and security compliance (Depending on the specific project)

User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system

Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, architect and develop advanced software solutions in a cross functional Agile team supporting multiple projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with product owners and/or the business on requirements definition, development of functional specifications, and design
• Collaborate on or lead development of technical design and specifications as required
• Code, test and document new applications as well as changes to existing system functionality and ensure successful completion
• Take on leadership roles as needed

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software development experience using GoLang/Java programming language
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP/Pivotal Cloud Foundry/any private cloud) and containerization is required
• Experience with a micro-services architecture is a plus
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other Relational Databases
• Test-driven development mindset and a focus on quality, scalability and performance
• Strong programming fundamentals and ability to produce high quality code
• Solid understanding of Agile (SCRUM) Development Process required

• Strong Java software development experience – with a focus on Java 8 & 9
• Experience with NoSql databases – ideally with MongoDB
• Experience implementing REST apis – ideally with JAX-RS
• Experience with Reactive Programming – ideally with RxJava
• Experience implementing unit tests

• Experience developing applications in fintech or established financial institutions
• Experience with microservice architectures
• Experience developing systems that can scale to large amounts of data
• Experience working in Agile Scrum
• Experience working on a globally distributed team