Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
Assure all user input is validated before submission to back-end
Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
Implementation of security and data protection
Design and implementation of data storage solutions
Requirements
Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
Understanding accessibility and security compliance {Depending on a specific project}
User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
Data migration, transformation, and scripting
Setup and administration of backups
Outputting data in different formats
Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language. Depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of one or more of PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
Understanding of ‘session management’ in a ‘distributed server environment’