The responsibilities of this position begin with helping developers create a functional backend for a future application as well as backend logic to successfully integrate the user side. Other key backend developer responsibilities include:
- Future product planning
- Developing each element of the server side
- Writing clean and scalable code
- Connecting several systems into one
- Software testing at different stages of development
- Developing and debugging product components
- Identifying and correcting possible errors
- Constructing the most suitable architecture
- Creating databases
- Working with website design
- Managing the entire system
- Planning the introduction of new technologies and updates
Backend Developer Roles
Roles frequently undertaken by a backend developer include:
- Creating the server side of the application and filling it with user-oriented elements
- Developing code and libraries that can be used an unlimited number of times
- Integrating elements that allow storage of a large data stream
- Optimizing products for maximum efficiency and performance
- Increasing the speed of the software
- Ensuring a high level of data security
- Communicating with management and other team members to achieve optimal results
To perform the duties of a backend developer, you need stress resistance, an analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a receptiveness to changes.
Backend Developer Duties
Backend developer duties can be supported by a desire to constantly improve your knowledge and skills, as well as a sense of purpose and ambition in matters of career growth and development.
Backend Developer RequirementsCandidates for a backend developer position can expect to encounter the following requirements:Thorough and current knowledge of new technologies to implement the best and most up-to-date features in the softwareWork as a backend developer or in a related specialty for at least 8 yearsA bachelor's or master's degree in computer technologyCommand of server languages and frameworksComprehensive knowledge of programming languages, their methodologies, and specificationsProficiency with preprocessesBasic grasp of providing securityAbility to create systems with a streamlined authorization process and quick switching between themSkill in creating scriptsUnderstanding of performing schemes and architecture of the server part and databasesMastery of automation and code versioning toolsAwareness of new technologies