Software Developer / Engineer
If you like building applications, learning various programming languages, and engaging in software development from scratch to deployment this role is for you.
Software Developers / Engineers design, build, and maintain software systems. They work with languages like Java, C#, and Python across platforms to create applications that meet user needs and business objectives.
Skills you’ll need: Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Science, Problem Solving, Agile Methodology, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, Python Programming
Software Developer / Engineer
If you like building applications, learning various programming languages, and engaging in software development from scratch to deployment this role is for you.
Software Developers / Engineers design, build, and maintain software systems. They work with languages like Java, C#, and Python across platforms to create applications that meet user needs and business objectives.
Skills you’ll need: Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Science, Problem Solving, Agile Methodology, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, Python Programming
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course 1 of 14
Java Programming for Beginners
Course 2 of 14
Object Oriented Programming in Java
Course 3 of 14
Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O
Course 4 of 14
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Course 5 of 14
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Course 6 of 14
Spring Framework for Java Development
Course 7 of 14
Java Development with Databases
Course 8 of 14
Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile
Course 9 of 14
Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment
Course 10 of 14
Java Development Capstone Project
Course 11 of 14
Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career
Course 12 of 14
Generative AI for Java and Spring Development
Course 13 of 14
Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 14 of 14
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course 1 of 12
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Course 2 of 12
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Course 3 of 12
JavaScript Programming Essentials
Course 4 of 12
Developing Front-End Apps with React
Course 5 of 12
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Course 6 of 12
Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
Course 7 of 12
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Course 8 of 12
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Course 9 of 12
Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications
Course 10 of 12
JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project
Course 11 of 12
Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 12 of 12
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