Backend Web Developer (Remote) at DIS Innovation Limited

DIS Innovation Limited - We’re a fresh, innovative startup with cutting-edge tech and bold ideas. We’re building a product that solves real-world problems in a fun, user-centric way. As a small but mighty crew, we're looking for creative minds who thrive in fast-paced environments and aren't afraid to iterate on the fly. If you love optimizing code for scale and solving complex problems, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Web Developer

Location:  Remote

Job Summary

• We’re seeking a talented and dedicated backend developer to join our team. You'll be the backbone of web applications, designing, developing and maintaining APIs, databases, and server-side logic to ensure seamless performance and security.
• You'll work closely with our small founding team (including frontend and product leads), even clients to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that drive brands forward.
• This is a hands-on role where you'll own the full backend lifecycle—from architecture to deployment—while contributing to strategic decisions in a flat, agile structure.
• Be passionate for startups
• Be able to teach and tutor to optimal understanding
• Be ready to always engage

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement and maintain backend services using technologies like RESTful/GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring Boot) or similar frameworks to support our core web app features, ensuring they are efficient, secure and well-documented.
• Manage database schemas, queries, and optimizations using SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB/DynamoDB) databases for high performance, scalability and data integrity, handling everything from user authentication to real-time analytics.
• Implement secure authentication/authorization systems and data validation mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth) and integrate third-party services like AWS, Stripe, or Twilio.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, or GitHub Actions to ensure reliable deployments.
• Troubleshoot, debug and monitor backend systems’ performance with tools like Prometheus, Datadog or New Relic, focusing on scalability for our growing user base.
• Participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and occasional frontend support to keep things moving fast.
• Integrate third-party services and microservices to enhance application functionality and reliability.
• Write clean, testable code with unit/integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability; participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and monitor production issues to maintain 99.9% uptime.
• Collaborate on system architecture decisions, including cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Stay updated with industry trends and contributes to improving development processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong portfolio of shipped web applications.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Node.js/Express, Python/FastAPI, Ruby on Rails or Java/Spring) and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment is a plus.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, caching (Redis), and message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka) is a plus.
• Passion for techstartups, excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to wear multiple hats in a resource-constrained environment.
• Solid understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL) and ORM tools (e.g., Sequelize, SQLAlchemy), including query optimization.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching (Redis).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Background in building scalable, high-traffic applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a personal portfolio showcasing backend work.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2026.