Functional Backend System

Alexandre Seemund

Starting at

$

30

/hr

About this service

Summary

As a backend-focused software engineer, I ensure that our project culminates in a suite of comprehensive deliverables designed to meet your technical and business requirements. Below is the list of deliverables you can expect upon the successful completion of the project:

Process

Requirement Gathering and Analysis
Client Meetings: Conduct initial meetings with the client to understand their needs, goals, and specifications for the project.
Requirement Documentation: Document all the functional and non-functional requirements in detail.
Feasibility Study: Assess the feasibility of the project requirements in terms of technology, resources, and timeline.
2. Planning
Project Plan: Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining the scope, timeline, milestones, and deliverables.
Resource Allocation: Allocate resources, including team members, tools, and technologies required for the project.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and create mitigation strategies.
3. Design
System Architecture: Design the overall architecture of the backend system, including microservices, database, and API structures.
Database Design: Create the database schema, including tables, relationships, and indexing strategies.
API Design: Define the API endpoints, request/response formats, and authentication methods.
Documentation: Document the design specifications for future reference and development guidance.
4. Development
Environment Setup: Set up the development environment with necessary tools and technologies.
Coding: Start the development process, implementing features based on the design specifications.
Version Control: Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and collaboration.
Unit Testing: Write and execute unit tests to ensure individual components function correctly.
5. Integration and Testing
Integration Testing: Test the interaction between different modules and services to ensure they work together seamlessly.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Collaborate with the client to test the system in a real-world scenario and gather feedback.
6. Deployment
Deployment Planning: Develop a deployment plan outlining the steps to move the application from development to production.
CI/CD Setup: Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
Environment Setup: Prepare the production environment, including servers, databases, and networking configurations.
Deployment: Deploy the application to the production environment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
7. Post-Deployment
Monitoring: Set up monitoring tools to track the performance and health of the application in real time.
Bug Fixes and Updates: Address any issues or bugs that arise post-deployment and release updates as needed.
8. Maintenance and Support
Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support to address client queries, issues, and requests for new features.
Regular Updates: Keep the system updated with new features, the latest security patches, and performance improvements.
Documentation: Maintain updated documentation to reflect changes and enhancements made to the system.

FAQs

  • What kind of deliverables can I expect at the end of the project?

    - Functional Backend System: Complete with API endpoints, database schema, and business logic implementation. - Technical Documentation: Detailed API documentation, code documentation, and database schema documentation. - Testing Suites: Comprehensive unit tests, integration tests. - Deployment Scripts and CI/CD Pipelines: Automated scripts and CI/CD pipeline configuration. - Security Implementations: Secure authentication, authorization mechanisms, and data encryption. - Maintenance and Support Plan: Bug fixes, updates, and performance monitoring setup. - Training and Knowledge Transfer: User manuals, guides, and training sessions.

  • What is your process for developing a backend application?

    1. Requirement Gathering and Analysis 2. Planning 3. Design 4. Development 5. Integration and Testing 6. Deployment 7. Post-Deployment 8. Maintenance and Support

  • How do you handle changes in project requirements?

    Changes are managed through a well-defined change management process. Any new requirements are analyzed for feasibility, impact on the project timeline, and cost. After client approval, they are incorporated into the project plan.

  • How do you handle project deadlines?

    I follow a structured project management approach with clearly defined milestones and deliverables. Regular progress updates are shared with the client to ensure transparency and adherence to deadlines.

What's included

  • Fully Implemented API Endpoints

    A set of RESTful or GraphQL API endpoints tailored to your specifications, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.

  • Database Schema & Migrations

    Well-structured database schemas with all necessary tables, indexes, and relationships, along with migration scripts to set up and update the database.

  • Business Logic Implementation

    Encapsulation of core business rules and workflows in a modular and maintainable codebase.

Skills and tools

Fullstack Engineer

Software Architect

Software Engineer

AWS

Django

JavaScript

Node.js

Industries

E-Commerce
FinTech

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