- 2–4y experience with at least one backend programming language (Python, Java, Go)
- Understanding of database systems (SQL/NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL), database design, performance tuning, and optimization
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development tools
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Good understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and web services
- Willingness to learn and improve backend development skills
- Problem-solving attitude and a passion for building scalable systems
- Growth mindset, eager to adopt **AI-first development**
Nice to have: Cloud (AWS/GCP), queue systems, e-commerce/retail media experience.