5+ years of backend development experience Strong proficiency in High-Level language Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) Experience with queue brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, etc.) Experience working with distributed systems or microservices architectures Solid understanding of REST API design principles Highly versatile and adaptive engineer (“ninja” mindset) able to multitask, switch context smoothly, and quickly master new technologies. Proactive and goal-driven, who takes ownership, drives initiatives, and ensures project completion. Strong coordination abilities, capable of distributing tasks within a team and guiding execution. Effective mentor, supporting growth and onboarding of junior engineers. Independent and self-sufficient, while also an excellent team collaborator. Experienced with multiple architectures, capable of evaluating system design choices and forming informed technical opinions. Confident communicator, able to influence direction and express technical viewpoints while also knowing when compromise is appropriate.