Backend Engineer Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of backend engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a consistent, standardized, and a standard methodology approach in developing testing automation across our cloud platform.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Development of highly available public Web APIs
• Understanding of performance and data security
• General Git knowledge (we use Gitlab)
• Familiar with SQL Databases (Mysql, Postgresql), advanced SQL queries
• General understanding of Ruby (>= 2.1), Rspec, Minitest, Sinatra, Rails
• Knowledge of Linux system administration will be an advantage (docker containers)
• And of course, above all, will to learn and self-discipline
• Familiar with API design for microservices (json, xml)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the backend engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise in architecting search systems, standing up search platforms, building data ingest pipelines, writing custom code, interfacing with data sources, and managing the platform.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Expertise designing and developing client facing API’s for backend services
• Disciplined approach to software development, Test Driven Development, and Agile methodology
• Experience building and maintaining large scale production system
• Good knowledge of at least one modern programming language (we’re using mainly Python)
• Basic knowledge about algorithms, data structures and databases
• Technology enthusiast
• SQL knowledge (indexes, sharding & performance analysis)
• An understanding of modern front-end web development technologies

In response to your job posting for backend engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for aPIs and advise on best practices for interfacing with them to provide features that will streamline the checkout process and provide data for personalization and A/B testing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with refactoring big codebase
• Familiar with NoSQL Databases (Casandra, Redis)
• Knowledge of software architecture, mainly Ruby, Java
• Expertise in scaling up complex system
• Awareness of Elixir, NodeJS, Clojure, Golang or other technologies
• Strong software development skills in one of Python, Java, Javascript, C++ or Scala
• General DevOps skills including server provisioning, containerization, and system maintenance
• Strong knowledge of at least one cloud provider (GCS preferred)

In response to your job posting for backend engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise in architecting search subsystems, building and enhancing pipeline, writing custom code, interfacing with data sources, and managing the platform.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Solid understanding of CDN architectures
• Bachelor in Computer science, engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience with object oriented technologies (Java, XML, C#.NET or SOAP Protocol, is preferred)
• Working knowledge of SQL, and Web development technologies
• Possess knowledge in developing custom API for 3rd part integration
• Experience in ERPs such as Netsuite (highly preferred), SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, MS Navision
• Comfortable working within an Agile/ Scrum environment
• Expertise in configuring and deploying storage, data and asset management systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of backend engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feature requirements to the COSMOS team and Shared Data Platform team based on Data Mining development needs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with ETL tools and automated testing of ETL jobs
• Experience with real time data monitoring
• Experience Testing Data ingestion and data-syncs across multiple sources
• Experience using open source tools such as Selenium, Xebium, FitNesse, Maven, Git, Jenkins
• Facilitate discussions with development and business analysts
• Experience in developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts
• Experience in design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures
• Experience in developing in java