Senior Backend Engineer

**A little bit about Yalent**:
Hi, we are Yalent, and we are a global hiring, payroll and employer of records solution in a single platform. Simply, we help businesses expand their teams across borders quickly and hassle-free.

Currently we are hiring for one of our Partners - “Flying Pharmacist” - who has been a reliable Partner for pharmacists throughout Germany since 2010.

**A little bit about Flying Pharmacist Plattform GmbH**:
Flying Pharmacist is a digital startup, based in Düsseldorf and Hamburg, that is providing short term and long term replacement pharmacists as contractors for pharmacies across Germany.

**Requirements**:
We are looking for talents who are go-getters, self-driven, and comfortable with multi-tasking while enjoying the vibes of expanding the business every year.
- Strong expertise in backend programming languages and frameworks, and demonstrate proficiency in developing efficient and scalable server-side solutions;
- Extensive experience with various databases, showcasing the ability to design robust data models and optimize query performance;
- A solid understanding of API design and implementation, with a focus on creating well-documented and easily consumable interfaces;
- A passion for security, staying up-to-date with best practices and implementing measures to protect data integrity and user privacy;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, allowing for effective debugging, troubleshooting, and resolution of software defects and performance bottlenecks;
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, effectively communicating with stakeholders and seamlessly integrating with frontend developers, designers, and DevOps teams;
- A continuous learner mindset, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development;
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality code through adherence to coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing;
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and DevOps practices, enabling seamless deployment and management of backend infrastructure;
- A passion for delivering exceptional user experiences, driving the development of performant and reliable backend systems.

**Daily Tasks and Job Duties will include**:

- Designing and managing databases, including data modeling, optimization, and efficient query execution;
- Collaborating with frontend developers, designers, and other stakeholders to plan and implement backend functionalities that align with project requirements;
- Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data, including authentication, authorization, and encryption;
- Writing clean and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices;
- Analyzing the current code and architecture and find ways to improve it;
- Conducting thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve software defects and performance issues;
- Monitoring server performance and implementing optimizations to ensure scalability and high availability;
- Collaborating with the DevOps team to deploy and manage backend infrastructure, including cloud services and containerization;
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development, and continuously enhancing skills and knowledge;
- Participating in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to the overall improvement of the development process.

**Must-have Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
- 5+ years of experience in software development and deep understanding of technology specifically with Python (Flask, FastAPI or/and Django), Database (MongoDB), API implementation, and Git;
- Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).

**Nice-to-have Skills**:

- Frontend (esp. vue), Architecture and System design (esp. microservice architecture), cloud platforms and services, containerization (Docker), DevOps;
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.

**Benefits**

We greatly value our people as we believe they’re the key factors for success. That’s why it’s important to us to find ways to thank them for their commitment and devotion.

Our benefits include:

- Competitive compensation package;
- Private health insurance;
- Opportunity to work with a global team remotely.