System design
I design end-to-end architectures — service boundaries, data flow, and tradeoffs that stay clean as products scale.
Backend-Focused Engineer
Jerad Hobgood
Backend-focused developer building scalable web services and APIs, with the ability to deliver polished frontend experiences when needed.
Summary
Systems first. Product always.
Backend-focused engineer who builds scalable services and APIs, with strong frontend skills to ship polished, end-to-end web experiences. I care about system design, performance, and close collaboration with design and product.
Stack
Technical expertise
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- REST APIs
- Data modeling
- System design
- CI/CD
- Testing
- React
- Next.js
I work at the intersection of backend engineering and product delivery, bringing strong collaboration, clear system thinking, and reliable execution to web projects.
Focus
Full architecture
Backend services
I build production Node.js and TypeScript services: domain logic, integrations, auth flows, and the APIs other teams rely on.
Data modeling
I shape schemas and access patterns for correctness and speed — relational or document, based on how the product actually queries data.
API design
I design REST APIs and service contracts that are stable under load, easy to consume, and clear about versioning and errors.
Production readiness
I own CI/CD, observability, failure modes, and performance work so systems stay healthy after they ship.