Backend Developer
Build server logic, APIs and databases. Essential for any tech product.
Backend Developer
The Backend Developer is the invisible architect behind every successful application. In today's market, the demand for scalable, secure, and well-documented backends is extremely high. Companies highly value experience with cloud, microservices, and distributed databases. With the explosion of AI/ML, many backend developers are pivoting to hybrid roles combining data engineering with API development, opening even more opportunities.
Compétences
Optimisation LinkedIn
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Highlight your skills with distributed systems and scalability
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Mention specific databases you master (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
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Share articles about software architecture and best practices
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Connect with recruiters at tech companies you target
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Add cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure) to your profile
CV et Curriculum
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Focus on metrics: "Designed API handling 10K requests/second"
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Detail experience with different databases and queue systems
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Include open source contributions if you have them
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Show experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
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Highlight microservices vs monolith experience
Stratégie d'Outreach
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Talk about the company's tech stack and why it attracts you
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Mention a technical article from the company's blog you enjoyed
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Provide concrete examples of scale problems you've solved
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Connect with engineers on the team first, not just HR
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Offer to do a pair programming session as a form of interview
Préparation d'Entretiens
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Prepare architecture diagrams of systems you've built
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Review design patterns and when to apply each one
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Practice system design interviews with real problems
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Be clear on SQL vs NoSQL differences and when to use each
Une journée en tant que Backend Developer
Your day starts reviewing monitoring dashboards and production metrics. Then, design reviews for new APIs, implementing backend features, optimizing SQL queries, and working with the infrastructure team on deploys. Afternoons usually include technical documentation and mentoring juniors.
Parcours de Carrière
Erreurs courantes
Not mentioning experience with systems at scale on your CV
Forgetting to talk about security and best practices
Not preparing system design for interviews
Underestimating the importance of technical communication
Not having a technical blog or visible contributions
Outils essentiels
Questions fréquentes
Salaire moyen d'un/e Backend Developer?
Le salaire moyen d'un/e Backend Developer en Europe se situe entre 50K - 95K EUR. Cela varie selon l'expérience, la localisation et le type d'entreprise.
Compétences clés pour un/e Backend Developer?
Principales compétences techniques : Node.js, Python, SQL, REST APIs, Cloud (AWS/GCP). Les soft skills comme la communication et le travail d'équipe sont tout aussi importants.
Parcours de carrière d'un/e Backend Developer?
Parcours typique : Junior Backend Developer > Mid Backend Developer > Senior Backend Developer > Staff/Principal Engineer > Architect > CTO.
Backend Developer
Soumettez votre profil pour examen. J'étudie personnellement chaque candidature. Si vous êtes qualifié, je vous contacterai avec une analyse détaillée et votre plan d'optimisation personnalisé.