Lead Backend engineer
Michael Page Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Job Description
"Unlock the secrets to becoming a high-performing Lead Backend Engineer at Michael Page, where you'll lead the development of robust backend systems and drive technology innovation."
As a Lead Backend Engineer at Michael Page, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend systems that support the organisation's technology services.
With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll work closely with product and frontend teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs and drive growth.
Why you should learn this:
The demand for skilled Lead Backend Engineers is high, with a median salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 in the UK.
Expected Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per annum
How it works:
- Develop and maintain robust backend systems to support the organisation's technology services.
- Collaborate with product and frontend teams to design and implement APIs and system integrations.
- Optimise server-side performance to ensure scalability and reliability of applications.
- Implement and maintain database structures to support application requirements.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in backend development.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime and high performance.
- Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and methodologies to improve systems.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Core Concepts to Master
Backend Development Fundamentals
Develop a strong foundation in backend development, including programming languages, frameworks, and databases. Learn about the importance of scalability, reliability, and performance in backend systems.
API Design and Implementation
Understand the principles of API design and implementation, including RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API gateways. Learn how to design and implement APIs that meet business requirements and drive innovation.
Database Design and Implementation
Learn about database design principles, including data modeling, normalization, and denormalization. Understand how to design and implement databases that support application requirements and ensure data integrity.
Code Reviews and Best Practices
Understand the importance of code reviews and best practices in backend development. Learn how to conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and improve code quality.
Troubleshooting and Debugging
Develop skills in troubleshooting and debugging backend systems, including identifying and resolving issues, debugging techniques, and performance optimisation.
Leadership and Collaboration
Learn about leadership and collaboration skills, including mentoring junior developers, contributing to a collaborative team environment, and driving innovation and growth.
Interview Questions (Beginner)
- What is your experience with backend development?
- What programming languages do you know?
- Can you explain the concept of RESTful APIs?
- How do you ensure scalability and reliability in backend systems?
Job Overview
Advance Questions
- • Design a RESTful API for a complex application. Explain your design decisions.
- • Implement a database structure to support a high-traffic application. Explain your design decisions.
- • Conduct a code review of a backend system. Provide feedback on code quality and suggest improvements.