As a full stack developer, your job is to work on the front-end and the back-end of a company's database, server, and application systems. Rather than specializing in one particular area, full stack developers typically focus on prototyping software that other employees expand on later. Knowledge of many different types of systems can reduce the time needed to develop software and highlight any significant challenges. In this role, you may be asked to gain proficiency in several coding languages, use third-party data libraries, and carefully manage your time to ensure all projects finish promptly. Most full stack developers work as part of a larger team.

The qualifications that you need to get a job as a junior full stack developer include a degree, skills with relevant computer programming languages, and knowledge of development methodologies. Most employers prefer applicants with a technical degree or bachelor’s degree in computer science or programming. You need knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end portion of your design duties. Because you build a complete web platform, you also need to know server-side languages, such as Python, SQL, or PHP. As a junior member of the development team, you need to be willing to take directions and document your work.