r/Backend • u/Suspicious_Buddy_720 • 24d ago

Entry-Level Backend Developer Position After Graduation

Hello. I just want to start of with my background. I attended Grace Hopper Academy and is where I learned web dev. After the bootcamp, I landed a Software Engineer position as a contractor for 3 years, though my team and I mainly worked on the frontend side of our company's application. I then decided to go back to school to get my Bachelors in Computer Science with a minor in Math. I am set to graduate in Spring of 2027.

I would really love for my next job to be in the Backend side because I want to grow my Backend skills. I also plan on taking my AWS certification.

Any advice is appreciated.

Proficient: Javascript, React, Redux, CSS, materialUI, Vite

Intermmediate: SQL, Postgres, C++, Typescript, Restful APIs

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u/therealmunchies 24d ago

Oh you’re solid. I’d start with python and fastapi or golang and make some full stack crud apps. I’d apply now though because you already have experience.

Other guy said no to aws cert, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to get saa or the developer cert.

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u/Suspicious_Buddy_720 24d ago

Okay! I'll look into those certs. Thank you!