Backend developer Jobs in Pakistan

Job Title: Lead Backend Developer Experience: 8+ Years Location: Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems for cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and/or Node.js , a solid understanding of microservices architecture , and hands-on expertise with cloud deployment on Azure .

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance, and scalable backend services in a fully remote environment.

• Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, NoSQL, and Vector Databases Implement secure coding practices , authentication, authorization, and data protection standards Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in backend development Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure DevOps, etc.) Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability Nice to Have Experience working in remote-first or distributed teams Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) Knowledge of AI/ML-backed systems leveraging vector databases Powered by JazzHR