Overview

The Back-End Developer at the organisation will play a crucial role in building and maintaining our nonprofit platform, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience. This position involves designing server-side logic, managing databases, and integrating APIs to support our mission of driving social impact in Uganda and beyond. The ideal candidate will collaborate with our team to create innovative solutions that empower our community supporters and enhance engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust server-side applications.
• Implement and manage databases to ensure data integrity and security.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Develop and maintain APIs for external and internal applications.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in project planning and contribute to technical specifications.

Interview questions to ask

1. Can you describe a challenging technical problem you encountered in a previous project? How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
2. How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines approaching? Can you provide an example from your past experience?
3. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of back-end development for a nonprofit organization ?
4. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with front-end developers or other team members. How did you ensure effective communication and teamwork?
5. What strategies do you use to ensure the security and privacy of user data in your applications?
6. Imagine a scenario where a feature you developed is not performing as expected. How would you troubleshoot and resolve the issue?
7. Can you share an experience where you had to adapt to a significant change in project scope or technology? How did you handle it?
8. What role do you think empathy plays in software development, especially in a nonprofit context? Can you give an example?
9. How do you stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in back-end development? Can you give an example of how you’ve applied a new technology in your work?
10. Describe your experience with database management and optimization. What techniques do you find most effective?
11. How would you ensure that the back-end systems you develop align with the mission and values of the organisation?
12. What excites you most about the opportunity to work at the organisation, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission?