Backend Developer Skills Checklist
Builds the APIs, data stores and services behind every product. Tick the 11 core skills employers expect — like Git, Command line and Linux basics, Data structures and algorithms basics — and the extras that set you apart, then see your readiness and what to learn next.
Developer foundations
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0/8Backend Developer readiness
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0 of 11 core skills · 0 of 14 overall
Start with the core skills — they're what job posts and interviews expect first.
Learn next
1. Git: branching, pull requests, resolving conflicts
Contribute a PR to an open-source project.
2. Command line and Linux basics
Do a week of work without a GUI file manager.
3. Data structures and algorithms basics
Arrays, hash maps, trees, Big-O — enough for coding interviews.
Your ticks aren't saved — this checklist runs only in your browser.
How to use the Tech Skills Checklist
- 1Open the checklist for the role you're aiming for — from this page or the Free tools menu.
- 2Tick the skills you already have.
- 3Read your readiness score and the next three skills to learn, then browse matching jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Which roles are covered?
Data analyst, BI, product and AI analyst, data engineer, data scientist, ML engineer, full stack, frontend, backend, mobile, QA, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DevOps, cybersecurity, product manager and UI/UX designer.
What's the difference between core and other skills?
Core skills are what most job posts and interviews expect. The rest set you apart, or matter in some teams more than others.
Are my ticks saved?
No — the checklist runs only in your browser and isn't stored.
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