Sr Back-End Developer

Position Snapshot

Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan, PH / Rockwell, Makati, PH
Company: Nestlé Business Services AOA, Inc.
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, maintain, and enhance intricate web pages and applications across multiple assigned sites.

• Configure, monitor, and manage server environments to ensure optimal performance and availability.

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of applications utilizing cloud technologies.

• Create, maintain, and enhance services, including third-party integrations, by developing custom REST APIs for smooth data exchange and functionality.

• Establish new website templates and frameworks.

• Design, implement, and manage database structures, optimizing queries for improved performance.

• Identify and proactively resolve back-end issues, suggesting effective solutions.

• Analyze back-end tasks and propose the best solutions for efficiency.

• Assist in the technical setup and launch of new projects within the website development team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex back-end problems promptly.

• Promote best practices in back-end development.

• Undertake complex ad hoc development assignments as needed.

• Review code from junior and mid-level back-end developers to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.

• Mentor and assist junior and mid-level colleagues with back-end development tasks.

• Integrate new and existing front-end systems for seamless functionality.

• Ensure all back-end development adheres to security standards and coding protocols, including data encryption, authentication, and authorization.

• Manage code repositories using version control systems like Git.

• Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment workflows.

• Deliver clean, modular, and structured code that functions flawlessly across various browsers and devices.

• Continuously monitor and enhance back-end performance for quick response times and minimal downtime.

• Plan and implement scalable solutions to meet increasing demand.

• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between back-end and front-end systems.

• Develop and implement automated unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, while refactoring existing code for improved efficiency and maintainability.

• Stay current with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in back-end development.

• Create prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to test ideas and solutions.

• Conduct compliance checks and address issues such as broken links, server errors, and missing metadata.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to protect data integrity and availability during system failures.

• Monitor website traffic and user engagement metrics, such as bounce rates.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for back-end code, processes, and APIs.

• Perform various ad-hoc tasks, including testing new functionalities.

• Engage with clients or stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate technical solutions.

• Assist in project planning, task management, and estimating timelines for back-end development activities.

• Write progress reports and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders.

• Provide training and support to end-users and internal teams on new back-end functionalities and features.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL TO THIS ROLE...

• Bachelor's degree in digital media, Digital Communication, or Digital Technologies preferred.

• Must have experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal, Magento 2, or Salesforce.

• In-depth expertise in PHP, YML, Twig, and module development.

• Strong knowledge of REST principles, HTTP methods, and status codes.

• Proficient in various PHP frameworks, including Symfony and Laravel.

• Significant hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (preferably Drupal version 8 or higher).

• Solid experience with or other JavaScript back-end frameworks.

• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and cloud technologies.

• Extensive knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, with skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance.

• Experience in developing and using APIs, with a working knowledge of GraphQL.

• Advanced familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.

• Extensive experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

• Proficient in version control systems, with experience in branching, merging, and pull request workflows.

• Comprehensive understanding of delivering technical solutions.

• Strong knowledge of coding standards and best practices.

• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Proficient in implementing effective error handling, logging, and monitoring techniques.

• Extensive experience with automated testing frameworks and tools, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• In-depth knowledge of web security and accessibility, with familiarity in SEO concepts and tools, as well as basic principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Proficient in analytics tools and concepts, such as Google Analytics and Data Studio.

• Significant experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including knowledge of cloud architecture and services.

• Proficient in using ticketing and workflow management tools, such as Jira, Azure, or Trello.

• Highly proactive, motivated, and innovative, with a willingness to share knowledge with team members.

• Substantial experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and product managers.

• Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation that is easily understood by team members (using tools like Confluence).

• Team-oriented approach with empathy, enthusiasm, ownership, responsibility, adaptability, and resilience.

• Capability to meet project deliverables, service level agreements, and specific objectives.

• Commitment to continuous improvement in daily activities.

• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage downtime effectively.

• Basic project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance.

• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration through calls, chats, emails, and tickets, with prompt response times.

• Implementation of self-assessment quality assurance processes.

• Experience working in a corporate and multicultural environment.