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Become a Backend Developer

APIs, databases, and systems in 22 weeks

22 weeks15 hrs/week9 topics
Avg Salary
$80,000 - $140,000
Job Openings
180,000+
Growth Rate
25% (2023-2033)
Remote
82%

Curriculum

01

Programming Fundamentals

beginner

JavaScript/TypeScript, data structures, algorithms

3w
02

Node.js & Express

intermediate

Server setup, routing, middleware, REST APIs

3w
03

Databases

intermediate

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ORMs, query optimization

3w
04

Authentication & Security

intermediate

JWT, OAuth, RBAC, input validation, OWASP

2w
05

API Design

intermediate

REST, GraphQL, versioning, documentation, rate limiting

2w
06

Testing & CI/CD

intermediate

Unit tests, integration tests, Docker, CI pipelines

2w
07

Cloud & DevOps

advanced

AWS/GCP basics, containers, deployment, monitoring

3w
08

System Design

advanced

Scalability, caching, message queues, microservices

2w
09

Portfolio & Job Prep

advanced

Portfolio projects, system design interviews

2w

What you will build

Real deliverables you can show in interviews and add to your portfolio.

REST API with authentication
Database schema with migrations
Real-time app with WebSockets
Containerized microservice deployed to cloud
System design document

How each week works

01

Learn

Focused micro-lessons

02

Build

Real deliverables

03

Submit

Upload proof of work

04

Verify

AI + mentor review

Frequently asked questions

How long to become a backend developer?

22 weeks at 15 hours per week with Uvivio. You build production APIs and deploy real services.

Start your Backend Developer pathway today

22 weeks. 9 topics. Real proof of skill.