Web Development: Backend

As a Web Developer I have worked on both sides of the game, in the Backend and Frontend of Development;

Backend; as a PHP developer I have built sites using MVC design patterns, I like to implement the Zend Framework as it handles pretty much all of the hard bits w/o customizing the limitations of a CMS and saves you lots of time. I have worked for many years as a PHP developer installing, configuring and writing code, database querying, code caching, command line PHP code, consuming and writing web services, handling Errors, detecting data leaks, optimizing code speed execution and above all making things work for the client requirements.  Apache2 is the arena where I fight most of the battles for my clients, as with PHP I have worked installing, customizing and making sure it runs Flawlessly. A good Backend always depends on the developer to maintain and plan. Code is one of the most important things a company should take care of, using good care of SVN and FTP, managing Development and Production servers when possible, I am more than comfortable working in such scenarios in fact I would feel weird if I get to a scenario where we cant use can use any of these tools, but I have to say it will never limit me, this are tools to make things easier, faster, and better, bottom line is notepad and Google can help you get any project on time every time.