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We are seeking a talented and passionate Backend Developer to join our growing team. As a Backend Developer at Utiva, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging and user-friendly web interfaces that enhance the user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using the Nest.js framework, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

• Create and manage APIs for web and mobile applications, ensuring high performance and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate front-end components with backend APIs.

• Work with relational databases, specifically Postgres, to design and optimize database schemas and queries.

• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure data security.

• Write unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability of backend services.

• Monitor and troubleshoot backend systems, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and issues.

• Stay current with emerging backend development trends and technologies, suggesting improvements to enhance our applications.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer, showcasing previous projects and contributions to backend systems.

• Proficiency in TypeScript and experience with the Nest.js framework.

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

• Experience with Typeform ORM for database interaction.

• Familiarity with Postgres or other relational databases and ability to design efficient database schemas.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• Solid understanding of version control using Git.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team