Back End Developer
A developer who uses servers, applications, and databases to build and maintain the infrastructure of a website or web application, all to ensure it functions properly.
What they love about their jobs
Creative professionals talk about their favorite parts of their day.
“I truly enjoy assembling the team and the technology to solve a gnarly business problem in a new and creative way.”
Where this is needed
Skills to thrive in this field
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Problem Solving
Identify problems, brainstorm, and implement solutions
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Communication
Concisely exchange ideas, opinions, knowledge with team and clients
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Attention to Detail
Be thorough in all areas of your work to ensure it is completed optimally
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Adaptability
Easily able to adjust to changing circumstances
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Time Management
The ability to utilize your time efficiently and effectively
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Patience
Accepting or tolerating delays and challenges without getting upset
Commonly used tools
Visual Studio Code
A code editor used to build and debug modern web and cloud applications
Python
A programming language that lets you work quickly
and integrate systems more effectively
GraphQL
GraphQL is an open-source data query and manipulation language for APIs, and a runtime for fulfilling queries with existing data
Docker
A developer platform used for building, sharing, and running applications
Kubernetes
An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
Postman
An API platform for developers to design in, build, test, and iterate
Jenkins
An open source automation server that helps automate the parts of software development related to building, testing, and deploying
