BACKEND DEVELOPER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 19, 2024 - The Backend Developer with proven hands-on experience in Java development, specializing in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms and the Spring Framework. This position demonstrates profound knowledge in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, ActiveMQ, Redis, Kafka, and web frameworks like JSF and Spring MVC, alongside excellent expertise in relational databases and ORM technologies. Additionally, the job requires a passion for coding, innovation, and solving challenging problems with a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and networks.
Summary of Backend Developer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Computer Science with 2 years of experience
- Good understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL
- Understanding of the accessibility and security compliance
- Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language such as JavaScript and TypeScript
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, and OWASP security principles
- Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment
- Proficient knowledge of NodeJS frameworks such as ExpressJS, FeathersJS, Hapi, js or similar frameworks.
- A basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with one of the following web servers such as Apache, NGINX, HAProxy, or OpenResty.
- Familiar with common network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and network programming
- Familiar with programming languages including Python, NodeJS, C++, Go and Java with hands-on experience
2. BS in Software Engineering with 3 years of experience
- Experience in backend development and are keen to learn new tech
- Passionate about user experience - empathy with customers drives your decisions
- Strong system design skills and experience building products with scale and performance in mind
- C# .Net hands-on experience and experience with another JVM-based language (eg Java, Scala, Kotlin, etc) or Python
- Hands-on experience with SQL and no-SQL data stores
- Hands-on experience with messaging and event-driven infrastructure
- Experience with API development and Swagger specifications
- Understanding of and experience using OAuth2.0 or OpenID
- Understanding of and experience using cloud infrastructure
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to work well as part of a distributed engineering team.
- Experience with MassTransit & TopShelf, GraphQL, GRPC, Git, TeamCity, Octopus, Docker, Kubernetes
3. BS in Information Technology with 5 years of experience
- Experience in the .NET Core Web Stack (Web API)
- Experience with relational and NoSQL(MongoDB), and AWS
- Good understanding of OOP and SOLID principles and design patterns
- Enthusiasm regarding the dynamic environment of a startup
- Responsible team player looking forward to mentoring junior team members
- Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and tools, and the Elastic stack
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through with the rest of the team
- Good technical and non-technical communication skills
4. BS in Computer Engineering with 2 years of experience
- Proven hands-on Software Development experience
- Proven working experience in Java development
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
- Knowledge of Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
- Profound insight into Java and SpringMVC or Spring Boot, ActiveMQ, Redis, and Kafka.
- Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
- Experience in the Spring Framework, as a Sun Certified Java Developer, with test-driven development
- Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
- Passionate about coding and programming, innovation, and solving challenging problems
- In-depth understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networks, databases, etc)
5. BS in Data Science with 6 years of experience
- Experience working in web technologies and security field
- Software engineering and product delivery experience with a strong background in algorithms.
- Excellent command over Data Structures and Algorithm.
- Experience with Technologies/Frameworks, Go Standard Library, GORM, AWS, Google Suite, Synology NAS, etc.
- Experience with Operating Systems: Linux (ubuntu 18.0+), OSX
- Proficiency in the implementation of algorithms and use of advanced data structures to solve problems in computing
- Exceptional coding skills in an Object-Oriented programming language (Python preferred with Django framework).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with web technologies Java/Python, Linux, Apache, MySQL, Solr, Memcache, and Redis.
- Experience in architecting and building real-time, large-scale e-commerce applications.
6. BS in Information Systems with 1 year of experience
- Experience with Languages including Python and Go
- Experience in Development such as CMS Customization/Development, Database Development, Desktop Software Development, Mobile App Development and Design
- Proven history of Product Management, Scripting and Automation
- Deep knowledge of utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud-based hosting
- Great insight into Linux and using its operating system to manage dedicated hosting servers
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with generating and recycling temporary links pointing to different locations
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- Experience with external APIs and building internal APIs, API testing – Postman, Documentation – Swagger
- Networking and general telecommunications experience involving programming/coding, installation, and configuration of network equipment
7. BS in Network Engineering with 5 years of experience
- Extensive experience with SQL (mainly PostgreSQL)
- Good knowledge of Javascript/NodeJS, Python, Redis, and REST
- Experience with building solid APIs handling big loads
- Experience with using version control (for example Git, SVN or Mercurial)
- The ability to find good and intuitive solutions
- Ambitious, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic about technology
- Appreciates self-management and takes initiative
- Have a high implementation capacity with good collaboration skills
- Experience in serverless architecture and TypeScript and with the .NET Framework
- Coding ability in Kotlin and frameworks like Springboot
8. BS in Software Engineering with 3 years of experience
- Experience in a professional software development team building scalable, distributed systems
- Knowledge of common web services principles (HTTP, SSL, REST)
- Strong in one or more languages (Python/Golang/Javascript)
- Experience with NoSQL databases and various data-storage systems (e.g., Cassandra, Postgres, object stores)
- Familiarity with full-stack development
- Understanding of distributed systems and multi-threaded programming concepts
- Understanding of security concepts and app-to-app authentication schemes
- Ability to manage work to tight timelines and handle the pressure of late requests
- Experience working on all phases of the development lifecycle, including continuous integration, testing, deployment, and refactoring
- Ability to work on multi-faceted, cross-functional projects
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams located in different geographies
9. BS in Computer Engineering with 2 years of experience
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Experience with distributed computing, cloud security, SaaS architecture, DevOps
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams.
- Strong Object Oriented coding experience and knowledge of design patterns.
- Expert in Java programming language (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Maven).
- Responsible for coding, testing, and deployment of projects.
- Knowledge about logging, caching, etc. functions.
- Experience in ORM frameworks and some of the RDBMS technologies like PostgreSQL.
- Experience with message queue software like RabbitMQ
- Experience and good understanding concept of distributed, dynamic and static cache.
10. BS in Information Systems with 4 year of experience
- Experience in web-based application and user interface implementation and development.
- Working experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies.
- Experience and a good understanding of web client-side optimization methods.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle,
- Solid understanding of coding standards, code reviews, source control management, unit testing, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Experience as a developer building web/mobile applications using modern software development principles.
- Experience in REST API development and ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Strong analytical and demonstration skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.