What does a Back End Developer do?
A Back End Engineer is responsible for curating the structure of server side information. Back Side Engineers primarily write server scripts and API's to be utilized by front side engineers and UX designers. The day to day consist of optimizing servers for speed and stability, implementing security structures, generating reusable code libraries and generating data storage solutions.
Back End Engineers should possess a degree in Computer Science, Network Technologies or a similar field. A basic understanding of front-end tech such as Java, HTML5 and CSS3 is needed for efficiency. A vast knowledge of back end coding in platforms such as PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc is required for candidacy. Well qualified applicants will possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Generate recyclable code libraries
- Implement ongoing security systems
- Attend regular meeting with the front end team to expose weaknesses and problems
- Routinely inspect server code for speed optimization
- Conceptualize and implement solutions for data storage
- Configure usability of all front side applications
- Maintain a stable server with zero downtime
- Keep a backup library before any large changes to server
- 5+ year experience in a related field
- Large capacity for attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Capable of prioritizing multiple project in order to meet goals without management oversight
- Vast knowledge of PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc
- Familiarity with front side platforms such JAVA, HTML5 and CSS3
- Server side experience with SASS and LESS
- Understanding of accessibility and server compliance
- Previous experience working with multiple platforms such as Desktop, Mobile, Tablet etc
How much does a Back End Developer make?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$79,057
/ yrBack End Developer Career Path
Learn how to become a Back End Developer, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Back End Developer Insights
Roam Digital“The people! met some great people while working at Roam who I am still very close with.”
IHorizons“Salary: good withing the range of the market or even higher but not too much.”
Board Infinity“This was my first online training and I would like to thank you for the great experience.”
Mercadona Tech“Learning happens on a daily basis and you have big ownership on your career development and growth.”
SmartCow“I work remotely so I don't really know my teammates but everyone seems pretty nice.”
Aron Web Solutions“I am start my career as from aron web solutions as a fresher here management system is good.”
Spenmo“No career path so far (but heard they started developing a program to accomodate this).”
Intelllex“It will be quite difficult to find such working environments with such great people to work with.”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Back End Developer
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