Back End Developer / Engineer
If you like working with databases, creating server-side logic, and ensuring website functionality this role is for you.
A Back End Developer manages the server-side logic, databases, and application performance. They ensure secure and efficient data flow between systems using technologies like Node.js, SQL, and cloud services.
Skills you’ll need: Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Back-End Web Development, Microservices, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Agile Methodology
Back End Developer / Engineer
If you like working with databases, creating server-side logic, and ensuring website functionality this role is for you.
A Back End Developer manages the server-side logic, databases, and application performance. They ensure secure and efficient data flow between systems using technologies like Node.js, SQL, and cloud services.
Skills you’ll need: Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Back-End Web Development, Microservices, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Agile Methodology
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course 1 of 13
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Course 2 of 13
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Course 3 of 13
JavaScript Programming Essentials
Course 4 of 13
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Course 5 of 13
Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
Course 6 of 13
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Course 7 of 13
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Course 8 of 13
Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications
Course 9 of 13
Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals
Course 10 of 13
Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps
Course 11 of 13
JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project
Course 12 of 13
Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 13 of 13
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course 1 of 11
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Course 2 of 11
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Course 3 of 11
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Course 4 of 11
Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
Course 5 of 11
Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
Course 6 of 11
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Course 7 of 11
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Course 8 of 11
Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals
Course 9 of 11
Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps
Course 10 of 11
Back-end Application Development Capstone Project
Course 11 of 11
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