Backend

Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development.

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Management

IC-1

Backend Engineering Intern

Experience

No professional experience. Entry-level: student, bootcamp graduate, or early intern.

Area of Responsibility

Supports the team by performing simple, supervised tasks. Focus is on learning backend basics, tools, and processes.

Skills

Understands basic networking and client-server model
Writes simple algorithms (loops, conditions, sorting)
Has seen object-oriented code: understands classes and methods
Uses Git for basic operations (clone, commit)
Writes basic SQL queries by copying examples
Follows instructions, asks questions, welcomes feedback

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IC-2

Junior Backend Engineer

Experience

Up to 1.5 years of experience. Contributes to production projects with mentorship and support.

Area of Responsibility

Implements small tasks or bug fixes. Works within existing code and processes with help from more experienced team members.

Skills

Understands HTTP methods and basic REST structure
Applies basic algorithms and data structures
Uses OOP in simple implementations
Recognizes common anti-patterns (e.g., duplication, tight coupling)
Writes basic SQL with simple joins
Uses Git and pull requests in a team environment
Reads and runs Docker containers based on instructions
Communicates progress clearly, responds well to feedback
Works collaboratively, takes responsibility for assigned tasks

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IC-3

Middle I – Backend Engineer

Experience

2–3 years of backend development. Delivers features independently and understands system structure.

Area of Responsibility

Owns implementation of full features, contributes to stability and quality, participates in reviews and planning.

Skills

Designs and implements REST APIs with appropriate structure and error handling
Uses algorithms in real-world tasks (searching, caching, filtering)
Applies OOP and functional principles (e.g., composition, abstraction)
Follows clean code practices (DRY, KISS, SOLID)
Works with service-to-service communication, understands request/response contracts
Writes and modifies Dockerfiles
Uses Kafka for event-based data flow (consumer/producer pattern)
Contributes to CI/CD configurations
Participates actively in code reviews
Mentors juniors, explains decisions clearly
Thinks through task decomposition and trade-offs

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IC-4

Middle II – Backend Engineer

Experience

3–4 years of experience. Leads medium-complexity features, contributes to technical discussions.

Area of Responsibility

Designs backend components and systems. Collaborates with other teams and engineers. Ensures reliability and quality.

Skills

Understands networking principles and API versioning
Optimizes algorithms and data structures for performance
Applies common design patterns and understands system architecture
Designs secure APIs and implements error prevention
Builds microservices and manages service-to-service integration
Deploys services via Kubernetes and configures Helm charts
Works with Kafka and asynchronous processing
Participates in system design discussions
Improves CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Supports team culture through documentation and quality practices
Communicates trade-offs and design choices clearly

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IC-5

Senior I – Backend Engineer

Experience

5+ years. Drives quality and architecture of services, mentors others, and owns large areas of the system.

Area of Responsibility

Leads development of major features or modules. Ensures stability, scalability, and performance. Improves tooling and processes.

Skills

Designs scalable, maintainable service architecture
Builds and manages event flows using Kafka (partitions, retries)
Applies fault-tolerant design patterns (circuit breaker, fallback)
Works confidently with high-load services
Maintains and optimizes CI/CD pipelines
Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for deployment
Leads code reviews and mentors team members
Helps onboard new engineers
Practices critical thinking and risk management

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IC-6

Senior II – Backend Engineer

Experience

Leads technical initiatives across teams. Recognized as an expert in system design and platform evolution.

Area of Responsibility

Drives architectural direction, sets standards, and improves large-scale systems. Guides other engineers and influences cross-team initiatives.

Skills

Designs system-wide architecture and integration flows
Maintains architectural consistency across services
Solves performance bottlenecks and plans infrastructure evolution
Creates and maintains shared infrastructure (Kafka, CI/CD, monitoring)
Consults on security and reliability best practices
Mentors senior and mid-level engineers
Writes design documents and leads architectural reviews
Contributes to team strategy and technical vision
Makes decisions under uncertainty with a long-term view

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IC-7

Principal Backend Engineer

Experience

Senior technical leader. Influences the entire platform and business-critical architecture.

Area of Responsibility

Defines long-term technical direction. Supports architecture across domains. Helps product and business translate needs into systems.

Skills

Leads architecture for systems spanning multiple teams
Reviews and approves critical architectural decisions
Advises on scaling strategies, observability, and resiliency
Creates standards and patterns used across engineering
Works closely with engineering managers and product stakeholders
Advocates for technical health in leadership discussions
Drives refactors, migrations, or modernization projects
Documents best practices and facilitates knowledge sharing

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IC-8

Backend Tech Lead

Experience

Experienced backend engineer with leadership responsibility. Combines deep technical expertise and people guidance.

Area of Responsibility

Owns technical delivery of a team. Ensures quality of implementation, roadmap alignment, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizes team work around backend delivery
Makes architecture decisions that balance speed and scale
Reviews and finalizes service designs and system integrations
Coordinates with other teams to align interfaces and expectations
Oversees infrastructure and release readiness
Represents engineering in cross-functional discussions
Maintains balance between business delivery and technical quality

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IC-1

Trainee

Experience

Entry-level, little to no prior professional experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Learning and applying basic frontend concepts, writing simple components under supervision.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Understanding and using basic HTML elements and CSS styles.
JavaScript: Familiarity with basic JavaScript (ES6+) concepts.
Git: Basic version control operations, understanding of repositories.
Soft Skills: Effective communication, openness to feedback, willingness to learn and improve.

IC-2

Junior

Experience

More then 1 year of experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Developing small features, fixing bugs, and understanding project architecture.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Proficient in semantic HTML and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
JavaScript: Knowledge of ES6+, basic use of libraries like Vue.js or React.
Version Control: Confident use of Git, contributing to code reviews.
Soft Skills: Basic teamwork and communication, handling constructive criticism.

IC-3

Middle I

Experience

More then 2 years of solid frontend experience.

Area of Responsibility

Developing features independently, improving existing components, participating in code reviews.

Skills

JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of ES6+, Vue.js ecosystem, understanding UI component libraries.
Coding Practices: Writing clean and maintainable code, understanding coding patterns and principles.
Infrastructure: Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Working well in a team, basic problem-solving and critical thinking.

IC-4

Middle II

Experience

More then 3 years of experience in frontend, capable of handling complex tasks.

Area of Responsibility

Leading feature implementation, optimizing performance, and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Advanced JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, meta-frameworks, and server-side rendering (SSR).
Testing: Writing unit tests and understanding end-to-end testing frameworks.
Optimization: Improving load times, optimizing SEO, and handling responsive design challenges.
Soft Skills: Effective collaboration, taking initiative, and providing constructive feedback.

IC-5

Senior I

Experience

More then 4 years of frontend development experience.

Area of Responsibility

Designing and implementing complex systems, contributing to architectural decisions.

Skills

Architecture & Patterns: Understanding design patterns, OOP, and functional programming.
Security: Awareness of common vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
Performance Tuning: Deep understanding of browser performance and optimization.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.

IC-6

Senior II

Experience

Recognized as an expert in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.

Skills

Frontend Mastery: Proficient in multiple frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular), full understanding of TypeScript.
Code Review & Testing: Leading code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies.
CI/CD & Infrastructure: Advanced setup and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability to change.

IC-7

Principal

Experience

Strategic leader in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning: Defining and implementing frontend strategies, architectural design.
Innovation: Proposing innovative solutions, optimizing frameworks and libraries.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively interacting with product owners and management.
Soft Skills: High-level collaboration, influencing team direction, handling complex challenges.

IC-8

Tech Lead

Experience

Extensive experience in leading frontend projects and teams.

Area of Responsibility

Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.

Skills

Technology Leadership: Guiding the team on technical implementations, making strategic tech decisions.
Code Quality: Establishing and maintaining coding standards, enforcing best practices.
CI/CD & DevOps: Expertise in infrastructure, server configuration, and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills: Effective delegation, inspiring and motivating the team, strategic decision-making.

M-7

Backend Team Lead

Experience

Senior-level backend engineer with growing leadership responsibilities. First experience managing people or a team’s delivery.

Area of Responsibility

Manages a small team of backend engineers. Ensures high-quality feature delivery and team performance. Balances tech, people, and process.

Skills

Delegates tasks, manages team execution and planning
Coordinates development efforts and unblocks engineers
Ensures code quality, testing, and maintainability within the team
Participates in hiring and onboarding processes
Organizes knowledge sharing, retrospectives, and team rituals
Communicates progress and risks to product and management
Supports team in choosing the right tech, but doesn’t own cross-team architecture yet
Offers regular feedback, motivates and develops engineers

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M-8

Engineering Manager – Backend

Experience

Experienced team leader managing multiple engineers or teams. Strong technical background with management maturity.

Area of Responsibility

Owns delivery of a backend unit or cluster of teams. Focuses on scaling processes, growing people, and aligning engineering with business needs.

Skills

Manages 2+ teams or a functional group of backend engineers
Defines and enforces team-level goals, quality metrics, and KPIs
Participates in architectural planning and leads backend-wide tech initiatives
Owns hiring pipeline and staffing plans
Coaches Team Leads, supports their development
Builds strong collaboration with product, design, and other engineering functions
Maintains high psychological safety and sustainable pace
Drives continuous improvement and engineering excellence

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M-9

Head of Backend

Experience

Veteran engineering leader. Owns the entire backend direction and represents it at the company level.

Area of Responsibility

Responsible for backend vision, strategy, and long-term development. Aligns backend engineering with company goals, tech roadmap, and product priorities.

Skills

Sets technical vision and strategic backend goals
Oversees architecture at the organizational level
Defines hiring strategy and team structure for backend organization
Builds and mentors leadership pipeline (EMs, TLs, Principal Engineers)
Drives innovation and large-scale improvements
Reports backend results to executive stakeholders
Balances cost, speed, risk, and technical debt across the org
Acts as a culture carrier for engineering maturity, values, and quality

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M-8

Team Lead

Experience

Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.

Area of Responsibility

Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management: Planning and coordinating tasks, prioritizing work for team members.
Team Development: Mentoring and coaching, organizing training sessions for skills enhancement.
Communication: Handling stakeholder expectations, managing team dynamics.
Leadership Skills: Decision-making, conflict resolution, and fostering a collaborative environment.

M-9

Head of Frontend

Experience

Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.

Area of Responsibility

Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Setting goals, driving innovation, and overseeing large-scale projects.
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing processes to improve team efficiency.
Hiring & Development: Building and growing the team, managing recruitment, and team development.
Executive Communication: Reporting to top management, presenting the department’s achievements and plans.

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