Senior Backend Developer
Company: Encora
Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 5-10 years
Posted: 2026-10-21
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs while collaborating with front-end developers. Ensure application scalability, implement security measures, and manage database performance.
Requirements
Requires proven experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, database management systems, and version control is essential.
Skills
- Java
- Python
- Restful Apis
- Mysql
- Git
- Aws
- Ruby
- Node.js
- Postgresql
- Mongodb
- Microservices
- Agile
- Backend Development
- Data Integrity
- Performance Tuning
About this role
Job Title: Senior Backend Developer
Key Skills: Java, Python, RESTful APIS, MySQL, Git, AWS
Location: Costa Rica
Mode: Remote
We at Coforge are hiring Senior Backend Developer with the following skill set.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs.
Collaborate with front - end developers to integrate user - facing elements with server -side logic.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Implement security and data protection measures.
Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Debug and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance backend development practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
There will be primarily backend development and API integrations with other SaaS services.
Proven experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
Preferred Skills
Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS).
Knowledge of microservices architecture.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Experience in performance tuning and optimization of backend systems.
Posted On: 21-10-2026
At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
About Encora
IT Services and IT Consulting · 5,001-10,000 employees · headquartered in Santa Clara, California