Job requirements Back-end Developer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a back-end developer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, computer programming, Web development or software engineering or completion of a college program in computer science or related field is usually required.
  • Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.

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Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have information on professional certification requirements. According to our records, this occupation is not regulated in Canada.

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