Backend Developer (Database & Data Processing)

We are building a centralised candidate database to consolidate resumes and candidate records from multiple internal and external sources into a structured, secure system.

The objective is to create:

• A unified storage system for current and future resumes
• Automated resume parsing and structured data extraction
• A searchable database
• A simple internal interface for viewing and searching records

This role focuses on backend development, database design, and integration of resume parsing tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a structured candidate database
• Set up cloud-based storage for resume files
• Build automated ingestion workflows
• Integrate resume parsing solutions to extract structured data
• Develop APIs for search and retrieval
• Implement secure authentication and access control
• Build a basic internal dashboard for database viewing and search

Technical Requirements

Mandatory:

• 4+ years backend development experience
• Strong PostgreSQL or similar relational database experience
• REST API development
• Experience with cloud hosting (DigitalOcean, AWS, or similar)
• Experience handling file uploads and storage systems
• Knowledge of database indexing and optimisation

Preferred:

• Experience integrating third-party APIs
• Familiarity with document parsing or text extraction
• Basic frontend capability (React, Vue, or similar)
• Understanding of secure data handling practices