Application Developer / Engineer
If you like designing and developing software, writing code, and solving complex problems this role is for you.
An Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. They ensure functionality and user satisfaction across platforms, using programming languages like Java, Python, and C# to meet business needs.
Skills you’ll need: Computer Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Development, Database Management, Version Control, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing
Application Developer / Engineer
If you like designing and developing software, writing code, and solving complex problems this role is for you.
An Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. They ensure functionality and user satisfaction across platforms, using programming languages like Java, Python, and C# to meet business needs.
Skills you’ll need: Computer Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Development, Database Management, Version Control, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing
Recommended credentials
A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs
Course 1 of 8
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
Course 2 of 8
Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations
Course 3 of 8
Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud
Course 4 of 8
Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud
Course 5 of 8
Developing Containerized Applications on Google Cloud
Course 6 of 8
Developing Applications with Cloud Run on Google Cloud: Fundamentals
Course 7 of 8
Integrating Applications with Gemini 1.0 Pro on Google Cloud
Course 8 of 8
Create Serverless Applications
Course 1 of 8
Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus
Course 2 of 8
Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers
Course 3 of 8
Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines
Course 4 of 8
Manage Resources in Azure
Course 5 of 8
Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service
Course 6 of 8
Secure your Cloud Data
Course 7 of 8
Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Course 8 of 8
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