Back-End Engineer

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Back-End Engineers focus on server-side web application logic and integration. They write clean, scalable, and testable code to connect the web application with the underlying services and databases. These professionals work in a variety of environments, including cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and are proficient in programming languages such as Java, C#, and NodeJS. Their expertise extends to database management, API development, and implementing security and data protection solutions. Collaboration with front-end developers and other team members is key to creating cohesive and efficient applications.

What are the responsibilities & duties of a Back-End Engineer?

Develop and maintain server-side application logic
Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic and database systems
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Optimize applications for speed and scalability
Implement security and data protection measures
Design and implement data storage solutions
Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members
Troubleshoot and debug applications
Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
Write clean, testable code and perform unit tests
Participate in code reviews and improve software engineering practices
Stay informed of emerging technologies and apply them in operations and activities

What are the typical required skills & experiences of a Back-End Engineer?

5+ years of software development experience, specifically in back-end development
Proficiency in server-side languages such as Java, C#, and NodeJS
Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS or Azure platforms
Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
Experience with database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, and RDBMS
Knowledge of code versioning tools, such as Git
Experience in an Agile development environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience in building scalable and secure applications
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

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Back-End Engineer Levels

Intern Back-End Engineer

An Intern Back-End Engineer is a budding professional who assists in server-side application logic. They are involved in the design and implementation of the server-side logic, as well as the integration of the front-end elements. Their role is crucial in the development of robust and efficient server-side applications.

Graduate Back-End Engineer

A Graduate Back-End Engineer is an entry-level professional who contributes to server-side web application logic. They are responsible for integrating the front-end elements into the application and ensuring server performance. Their fresh academic knowledge and eagerness to learn make them valuable contributors to any development team.

Junior Back-End Engineer

A Junior Back-End Engineer is an entry-level professional who focuses on server-side web application logic. They assist in database management, server scripting, and the architecture of a company's digital infrastructure. Their work forms the backbone of web applications and supports user-facing elements developed by front-end engineers.

Back-End Engineer (Mid-Level)

A Mid-Level Back-End Engineer is a critical player in the tech team, responsible for server-side application logic and integration with front-end services. They ensure the functionality and stability of the web architecture, contributing to a seamless user experience. Their expertise in programming languages, databases, and server technologies underpin the technical prowess of an organization.

Senior Back-End Engineer

A Senior Back-End Engineer is a seasoned professional who develops and maintains the server-side logic of applications. They ensure high performance and responsiveness to front-end requests, manage data storage solutions, and collaborate with other team members to integrate front-end elements into the application. Their expertise is pivotal in driving the functionality and user experience of a web application.

Lead Back-End Engineer

A Lead Back-End Engineer is a seasoned professional who oversees the server-side web application logic as well as the integration of the front-end part. They are responsible for creating, maintaining, testing, and debugging the entire back-end. This includes the core application logic, databases, data and application integration, API, and other back-end processes.

Common Back-End Engineer Required Skills

Application Scaling Strategies

Binomial Distribution

Command Line Scripting

Cross-origin Resource Sharing

Event Driven Architecture

Event Streaming

Extreme Programming Fetch

Git

Google Cloud Platform

Graphic Design

Growth Mindset Haskell

Haskell

HTTP Methods IDE

IDE

Ignoring

Inductive Reasoning

Information Security

Internet Security Java

Linked Lists Linux

Log Collection Loops

Microservices Models

Multi-factor Authentication MVC

MVC

Node.js

Non-Functional Requirements

Numerical Reasoning

Object-Oriented Programming

Objective-C

OIDC

Open-Closed Principle

Operating Systems

Operation Analytics

ORM

Outlier Treatment

Overconfidence Bias OWASP

OWASP

Partitioning

Percentages PHP

PHP

Programming Architectures

Programming Concepts

Prompt Engineering

Query Execution Plans Redis

Risk Analysis Ruby

Service-Oriented Architecture

Single Responsibility Principle

Sisense for Cloud Data Teams

Software Engineering

Sourcetree

Strategies for Missing Data Strings

Supermetrics Swift

TypeScript Unix

Windows Task Scheduler

Workflow Management

Written Communication

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