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Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior level
Design, build, and maintain server-side application logic, databases, and APIs. Optimize performance and scalability, implement security measures, debug issues, and collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver reliable backend systems.
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Senior / Staff / Principal Backend Engineer

Location: Onsite San Francisco

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A Back-end Developer is a software developer specializing in server-side logic, databases, and application infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of web applications and systems. They build and maintain the server-side code that powers the application, often interacting with databases, APIs, and other web services. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

•           Server-Side Logic:
Develop and maintain the code that runs on the server, handling user requests, processing data, and managing application logic. 
•           Database Management:
Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. 
•           API Development:
Create and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components. 
•           Performance Optimization:
Optimize code for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the application can handle large loads and user traffic. 
•           Security:
Implement security measures to protect the application and user data from unauthorized access and breaches. 
•           Collaboration:
Work with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive user experience. 
•           Troubleshooting and Debugging:
Identify and resolve issues in the back-end code, ensuring the application functions correctly. 
•           Staying Up-to-Date:
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the application's functionality and performance. 

Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.  

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