Start Your Back-End Developer Career

Jobs in computer and information technology experience above average growth rates and salaries*. Here, you’ll find the resources you need to jumpstart your back-end development career.

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Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Containerization, Server Side, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Restful API, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, GitHub, Serverless Computing, Back-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Ajax, Interviewing Skills

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Shell Script, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, GitHub, Serverless Computing, Jupyter, Grafana

Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java, Java Programming, Web Services, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Security, Application Development

Also known as server-side development, back-end development focuses on the architectural components that users cannot see. This part of a website or application includes data storage, cybersecurity measures, application programming interfaces (APIs), and servers. As an entry-level back-end developer, you’ll practice writing code under the direction of experienced developers using popular programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or HTML/CSS. You’ll collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and QA testers to structure websites or mobile applications to ensure they run smoothly and responsively. Learn more about how to prepare for an entry-level back-end developer role and how Coursera can help:

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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology Occupations, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm.” Accessed February 2, 2024.