Senior Backend Engineer
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Competencies
weights sum to 1.00| Name | ID | Weight | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend System Design | backend_system_design | 0.35 | Ability to architect scalable server-side systems, design APIs, and make technology choices that balance performance, maintainability, and business requirements. Demonstrated experience designing systems handling significant load or complexity. |
| Code Quality & Technical Leadership | code_quality_leadership | 0.25 | Writes maintainable, efficient backend code while establishing and improving code standards for the team. Actively mentors junior engineers and leads technical reviews that raise overall system quality. |
| Database Optimization & Data Management | database_optimization | 0.20 | Proficient in designing database schemas, query optimization, and managing data consistency. Can diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and make informed choices between SQL and NoSQL solutions. |
| Problem-Solving & Ownership | problem_solving_ownership | 0.20 | Independently identifies and resolves complex backend issues, takes ownership of critical systems, and drives projects from concept to production with minimal guidance. |
Scoring Weights
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backend_system_design
35%0.35
code_quality_leadership
25%0.25
database_optimization
20%0.20
problem_solving_ownership
20%0.20
Total weight: 1.00 ✓ balanced
Interview questions
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Live performance
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Backend System Designweight 0.35—n=0
Code Quality & Technical Leadershipweight 0.25—n=0
Must-haves
- required5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
- requiredStrong proficiency in at least one backend programming language
- requiredDemonstrated experience designing and maintaining production systems