Backend Engineer
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Competencies
weights sum to 1.00| Name | ID | Weight | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server-Side Development | server_side_development | 0.35 | Designs and implements robust APIs and backend services that handle data processing, business logic, and integration with databases and external systems. Demonstrates proficiency in writing scalable, maintainable code with proper error handling and logging. |
| Database Design & Optimization | database_design | 0.25 | Architects efficient data models, writes optimized queries, and implements indexing strategies to ensure backend systems perform reliably under load. Understands both SQL and NoSQL paradigms for appropriate use cases. |
| System Architecture & Design | system_architecture | 0.20 | Evaluates architectural patterns (microservices, monolithic, event-driven) and makes trade-off decisions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability for the backend system. |
| Collaboration & Problem-Solving | collaboration_problem_solving | 0.20 | Works effectively with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Debugs production issues methodically and proposes improvements to system reliability. |
Scoring Weights
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server_side_development
35%0.35
database_design
25%0.25
system_architecture
20%0.20
collaboration_problem_solving
20%0.20
Total weight: 1.00 ✓ balanced
Interview questions
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Live performance
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Server-Side Developmentweight 0.35—n=0
Database Design & Optimizationweight 0.25—n=0
Must-haves
- requiredProficiency in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js, C++)
- requiredExperience designing and optimizing database schemas and queries
- requiredDemonstrable experience building production backend systems or APIs