senior-backend
Backend engineering workflows for designing and implementing robust APIs and services: data modeling, authN/authZ, error handling, performance, migrations, observability, and operational safety. Use when building or reviewing backend code, defining API contracts, planning DB changes, or writing backend design docs.
Best use case
senior-backend is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Backend engineering workflows for designing and implementing robust APIs and services: data modeling, authN/authZ, error handling, performance, migrations, observability, and operational safety. Use when building or reviewing backend code, defining API contracts, planning DB changes, or writing backend design docs.
Teams using senior-backend should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/senior-backend/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How senior-backend Compares
| Feature / Agent | senior-backend | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Backend engineering workflows for designing and implementing robust APIs and services: data modeling, authN/authZ, error handling, performance, migrations, observability, and operational safety. Use when building or reviewing backend code, defining API contracts, planning DB changes, or writing backend design docs.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Senior Backend Ship backend changes that are correct, observable, and easy to operate. ## Quick Start 1) Define contract first (API/events): inputs, outputs, errors, idempotency. 2) Define data ownership: schema changes, migrations, backfills, rollback. 3) Implement with safety: - validation, authZ, rate limits - structured errors + logging + metrics 4) Prove it: tests + a local “smoke path” + monitoring hooks. ## Optional tool: scaffold backend docs ```bash python ~/.codex/skills/senior-backend/scripts/scaffold_backend_docs.py . --out docs/backend ``` ## References - API guidelines: `references/api-guidelines.md`
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