What does a Backend Developer do?
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What the job involves
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for software components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Participate in testing and validation to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems and solutions.
- Document technical designs, code, and system requirements for other developers.
Summed up from 30 recent Backend Developer job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Python 3 in 10 postings
- Java 3 in 10 postings
- CI/CD 2 in 10 postings
- Code Review 2 in 10 postings
- Distributed Systems 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Security Clearance 1 in 50 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 50 postings
- 1 to 2 years 1 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 7 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- Associate degree 1 in 150 postings
- Bachelor's degree Almost all postings
- Master's degree 1 in 50 postings
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Is this role in demand?
13,691 open Backend Developer jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California3,189 open
- New York1,337 open
- Washington1,154 open
- Texas973 open
- Maryland972 open
Typical pay $172,500 a year (most between $140k and $205k). See the full salary breakdown