Backend Engineer | Kenility

Backend Engineer (P859)

About Us:

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Kenility, you’ll join a tight-knit family of creative developers, engineers, and designers who strive to develop and deliver the highest quality products into the market.

Technical Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven expertise in designing and managing scalable, secure RESTful APIs with clear documentation and backward compatibility.
Advanced skills in backend development using TypeScript, applying static typing to ensure clean and maintainable code.
Solid experience with Node.js, leveraging its event-driven capabilities to develop high-performance server-side applications.
Proficiency in MySQL, including database schema design, query optimization, and ensuring data integrity.
Familiarity with DynamoDB, understanding NoSQL data modeling and performance tuning for large-scale distributed systems.
Experience with Redis for in-memory data storage and caching, supporting real-time application features.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain single page applications (SPAs) with modern frameworks, especially React, integrating efficiently with backend systems.
Strong background in developing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests to uphold code quality and support continuous delivery.
Experience with Sequelize ORM to streamline data access and manipulation in relational databases is a plus.
Knowledge of Docker for containerizing applications and optimizing deployment workflows is desirable.
Familiarity with AWS services like EC2 and S3 for scalable cloud infrastructure management is advantageous.
Hands-on experience with React for creating dynamic and user-friendly frontend interfaces is beneficial.
Minimum Upper Intermediate English (B2) or Proficient (C1).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of website features and registration processes to optimize user experience.
Scale backend systems to support new functionalities and increased user demand, prioritizing performance and reliability.
Enhance the platform's availability and stability by proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
Continuously optimize backend services to meet evolving technical and business objectives.
Design and maintain APIs for external integrations and partnerships, ensuring smooth data exchange and service interoperability.
Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive and efficient solutions.
Maintain a robust test suite, including unit, integration, and E2E tests, to safeguard code quality and functionality.
Engage in Scrum ceremonies and actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and process improvements.
Apply lean startup methodologies, incorporating rapid iteration and feedback to drive value delivery.