BE

Core Skills

• Strong understanding of at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, etc.)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and/or GraphQL
• Database fundamentals (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Understanding of networking, HTTP, and web protocols
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, etc.)

Coding & Problem Solving

• Ability to solve algorithm and data structure problems
• Comfort with live coding and whiteboard exercises
• Debugging and performance optimization skills

Tooling & Workflow

• Experience with version control (Git)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (unit, integration, E2E)
• CI/CD basics and deployment pipelines

Soft Skills

• Clear communication and ability to explain technical concepts
• Code review and collaboration experience

Interview Preparation

• Practice common BE interview questions (see the Q&A section)
• Build and review small projects or coding challenges
• Be ready to discuss trade-offs, best practices, and recent trends in backend development