Back End Developer in Scotland

What is a back end developer?

Back end developers are responsible for creating and maintaining technology at the back end of a website (the server, database and application). The attractive visuals created by designers, UX professionals and front end developers couldn’t exist without the technology provided by a back end developer.

Back end developer job description and responsibilities

A backend developer works alongside front end developers, full stack developers, programmers or UX specialists to create comprehensive digital solutions for business needs. They make sure the website is scalable and that it can still function when hit by large loads—be that traffic or demanding scripts. They are also tasked with maintaining and testing existing back end elements to ensure they’re as fast and efficient as possible. Data storage also comes under their remit, which requires them to have a good knowledge of data security and compliance.

Typical duties include:

Building and maintaining web applications

Assessing the efficiency and speed of current applications

Writing high-quality code

Managing hosting environments

QA testing

Troubleshooting and debugging

Keeping on top of new technologies

Back end developer qualifications, skills and experience

Back end developers should ideally have experience working in a back end environment. Employers will be looking for a minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject, such as Computer Science.

Professionals should have some or most of the following skills and experience:

Fluent in scripting languages like Ruby, PHP, .Net, C# or Java

Experience with Ruby, Laravel, Django or Express frameworks

Experience with SQL, MySLQ and Oracle database systems

Version control, such as Git, CVS or SVN

Knowledge of SOAP and REST web services

Knowledge and experience with compliance and data security is also important, especially after the implementation of GDPR. Developers should also have some of the following personal qualities:

Good problem solving skills

High attention to detail

Good analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Ability to work well as part of a team

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Salary for Back End Developer in Scotland

42238 - 77118

25th Percentile

42238

Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

56953

Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

77118

Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills.

Demand: High

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47688

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