baktekniker

Baktekniker is a professional role found in information technology, primarily within Scandinavian contexts, referring to a technician who works on the back-end or server-side components of software systems. The term can be translated into English as backend technician or back-end engineer, and it denotes a focus on the processing, storage, and integration layers that support applications and services.

Responsibilities typically include designing, implementing, and maintaining server-side logic, databases, and data pipelines. Baktekniker work on APIs, authentication and authorization mechanisms, data modeling, and performance optimization. They are responsible for ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security, including monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning. They may also handle deployment automation, CI/CD pipelines, and the configuration of cloud or on-premises infrastructure, as well as integration with front-end components and third-party services.

Common technologies and environments used by baktekniker include Linux/Unix servers, relational and NoSQL databases, REST or GraphQL APIs, and message queues. Proficiency with programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go is typical, along with experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Knowledge of security practices, data protection, logging, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) is also important.

Education for the role often includes a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or information technology, or equivalent professional experience. The field values practical abilities, problem-solving, and a track record of maintaining robust server-side systems. The term may be used interchangeably with backend engineer in some organizations.