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Backend Engineer (SE II)

Backend Engineer (SE II)

A Backend Engineer (Software Engineer II) designs, builds, and maintains server-side systems, APIs, and databases that power web and mobile applications. At the SE II level, this role requires solid hands-on experience with scalable architectures, cloud infrastructure, and modern backend frameworks. Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance services while following best practices in security, testing, and code quality.

  • backend engineer
  • software engineer II
  • API development
  • server-side programming
  • cloud infrastructure
  • microservices
  • REST API
  • database design
  • Python
  • Java
  • Node.js
  • distributed systems
  • DevOps
  • SQL
  • backend development

Available courses

25

Students

17

Average monthly income

$11K - $17K

Most accessed course

Terraform Course

You'll start with Infrastructure as Code fundamentals and work your way through HashiCorp Configuration Language, provider configuration, and resource management. You'll learn how Terraform state works, how to secure it, and how to manage it across teams. The course covers module design patterns, workspace strategies, and environment management for real-world organizations. You'll also write tests, enforce policies with Sentinel and OPA, and integrate Terraform into CI/CD pipelines. By the end, you'll have the skills to deploy, maintain, and scale infrastructure across cloud platforms.

Students

2

Workload

4h - 360h

Rating

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What does a Backend Engineer (SE II) do

  • Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and backend services that support web and mobile applications, ensuring high availability and performance.

  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define technical requirements, review code, and deliver features on schedule.

  • Optimize database schemas, queries, and caching strategies to improve system efficiency and reduce latency across production environments.

  • Participate in on-call rotations, monitor system health, troubleshoot production incidents, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

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