• Server-Side Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support the functionality of the local government application. Focus on high performance, data security, and ensuring efficient data flow.
• Database Management: Design and implement relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), including database schema, queries, indexing, and optimizations to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and processing of data.
• API Design and Integration: Develop RESTful APIs and microservices that are efficient, secure, and easy to integrate with other systems, including third-party services and legacy systems within the local government infrastructure.
• Security Best Practices: Ensure backend systems comply with industry-standard security practices, including data encryption, user authentication, and secure access control. Ensure adherence to local government regulations such as data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA).
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize backend performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to ensure the application can scale efficiently while maintaining a smooth user experience.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define backend architecture, ensure data consistency, and implement best practices across the full stack.
• Testing and Debugging: Write unit and integration tests for backend services to ensure reliability, and work with QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues.
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation for backend architecture, APIs, and processes. Ensure that code is maintainable and easy to understand for future developers and stakeholders.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards across the development team.
• Deployment and Maintenance: Assist in the deployment and monitoring of backend systems to ensure high availability, system stability, and minimal downtime. Provide ongoing maintenance and updates as necessary.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on building scalable and secure server-side systems.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or .NET, depending on the application stack.
• Database Expertise: In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). Ability to design, optimize, and manage database schemas and complex queries.
• API Development: Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices. Familiarity with API security protocols like OAuth, JWT, or API key management.
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with secure coding practices, including data encryption (at rest and in transit), authentication/authorization, and compliance with regulations such as FISMA, HIPAA, or GDPR.
• Version Control: Experience using Git and GitHub or GitLab for version control and managing codebase collaboration.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and fix complex backend issues quickly.
• Testing Frameworks: Experience writing unit, integration, and API tests using testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, JUnit, or PyTest.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and product managers.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment, utilizing best practices for task management, sprint planning, and iterative development.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of government regulations related to data security, privacy, and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA, GDPR) and how they affect backend development.
• Self-Starter: Proactive, highly motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for managing serverless functions, databases, and other backend services.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deploying and managing backend services.
• DevOps Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and automated deployment pipelines for streamlined development and operations.
• Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch) and logging frameworks (e.g., ELK Stack) to monitor and maintain backend performance.
• Government Experience: Previous experience working on local or federal government projects, understanding the unique requirements and regulations involved.

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