| name | senior-backend |
| description | Comprehensive backend development skill for building scalable backend systems using NodeJS, Express, Go, Python, Postgres, GraphQL, REST APIs. Includes API scaffolding, database optimization, security implementation, and performance tuning. Use when designing APIs, optimizing database queries, implementing business logic, handling authentication/authorization, or reviewing backend code. |
Senior Backend
On-demand loading: Read files from references/ and scripts/ only when specific guidance is needed for the current step.
When to Use
- Designing or reviewing REST/GraphQL APIs
- Optimizing database queries or schema
- Implementing auth, validation, or business logic
- Scaffolding new backend services
- Performance tuning or security hardening
NOT for: frontend-only work, infrastructure/DevOps-only tasks.
Available Tools
python scripts/api_scaffolder.py <project-path>
python scripts/database_migration_tool.py <path>
python scripts/api_load_tester.py --analyze
Reference Documentation (load on demand)
| File | When to read |
|---|
references/api_design_patterns.md | API design decisions, REST/GraphQL patterns |
references/database_optimization_guide.md | Query optimization, indexing, migrations |
references/backend_security_practices.md | Auth, input validation, security hardening |
Tech Stack: Node.js/Express, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Prisma, GraphQL, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure
Related skills
nodejs-backend-patterns: Node.js-specific patterns (Express/Fastify/NestJS middleware, error handling, caching) with full code examples; prefer it when the stack is Node.js
