Role Purpose

Zain Iraq is actively recruiting a Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python 3.12/3.13, microservices architecture, and database integration, with a strong focus on best practices and code quality.

Key Accountabilities

• Architect, develop and maintain robust backend services using Fast API and asynchronous programming.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs following microservices architecture principles.

• Integrate with RDBMS, NoSQL databases, and DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) platforms.

• Optimize systems for performance, security, and scalability.

• Write clean, maintainable code, ensuring compliance with coding standards.

• Conduct code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and maintain high-quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, advocating for best practices and innovative solutions.

• Troubleshoot and refine backend systems to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in backend development.

• Proficiency in Python 3.12/3.13, FastAPI, and microservices architecture.

• Strong experience with asynchronous programming and API development.

• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases.

• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus.

Competency

Behavioural Competency

• Achievement Driven

• Problem Solving and Creativity

• Initiative

Technical Competency

• Oral and Written Communication

• Managing Information

• Technology Application

• IT User Support

• IT Business Analysis

IDE Competency

• Courage to Engage

• Addressing Bias

• Allyship