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How to Become a Full Stack Developer: An Enjoyable Career That Will Stretch Your Intellect

Full-stack developers are web developers who can manage both front-end and back-end development. While no formal qualifications are technically required to become a full-stack developer, a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120) or a Diploma of Software Development (ICT50715) are valued by employers in the industry.

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Full stack developer job description

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That’s why we anonymously surveyed full stack developers about their job, with hopes of getting an honest insight into what it’s really like.

While we did our best to ensure respondents were Australians and verified their job titles with proof of employment, we can’t guarantee complete accuracy — or that your experiences in the field will reflect theirs. So, we suggest that you take these insights as a guide only and try to talk to people in the field before making an important decision.

Full-stack developers are creative, organised, research-driven professionals involved in designing both the front-end and back-end of websites and web applications. Front-end development specialises in the interfaces users see and interact with. Back-end development focuses more on the underlying structures and server-side code that makes things work. The ability to do both is invaluable as you bring a wide range of skills that help you work with knowledge and agility. As a full-stack developer, you work with building web pages and web applications like cloud software, email clients, cybersecurity software, or anything that involves an internet connection and is valuable to clients.

Tasks and responsibilities for a full stack developer

The day-to-day duties and tasks of a full-stack developer are:

  • Developing the front-end, client-side usability of websites with front-end technologies and programming languages like HTML, CSS, Angular, React native, and JavaScript (alongside JavaScript libraries like reactJS, node.js, AngularJS, and jquery)
  • Developing servers and databases for website functionality using back-end technologies programming languages like Java, PHP, SQL, Ruby, and Python (as well as the Django web framework for Python)
  • Coding for mobile platforms so users can interact with web apps wherever they go
  • Understanding and analysing clients' needs and how to best implement them
  • Designing user interactions on websites
  • Implementing cybersecurity protocols

How to become a full stack developer

  1. Study

    Studying helps you get the foundational skills for web development, specifically full-stack development. Qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120) or a Diploma of Software Development (ICT50715) would be an excellent start for learning the ropes, as would study in a range of areas like computer science, software engineering, or IT. If you’re a self-starter, self-study to get the required skills may also be an option.

  2. Develop your skills with projects

    Making and scripting complex web applications and websites as a full-stack developer is one of the best ways of getting the required practical experience. Try out your skills on a project, and learn new skills as needed.

  3. Get work experience

    Find someone working as a full-stack developer to mentor you or get an internship or a work placement as you study. Experience in the development process helps you build your professional networks and your skills.

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Job pathways are drawn from the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways site.

As you gain experience as a full-stack developer, you may be able to move into higher-level roles, with potential career paths like:

Junior

  • Junior web developer

    Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)

  • QA tester

    Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)

  • Software tester

    Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)

Mid

  • Frontend web developer

    Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50120)

  • Web developer

    Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50120)

Senior

  • Full stack developer

    Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220)

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Certificate IV Information Technology

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Explore the fundamentals of programming and learn how to code up apps and create databases as you study topics like critical thinking, cybersecurity, different emerging technologies, working in teams, troubleshooting and debugging, intellectual property and more. A Certificate IV may take between 9 to 12 months to complete.

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Diploma Of Software Development

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Learn the technical and theoretical foundations of software development, including web development. Find out how to create and test programs, including web-based applications using various tools and programming languages. You may take courses in mathematics, statistics, and algorithms. Other topics include creating and maintaining databases and web servers, data structures, web frameworks, object-oriented programming, computer architecture, version control systems, operating systems, APIs, game design, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. This qualification takes one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

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Chan
Nov 22 2021

Comfortable.

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I've been in this job a long time and it's comfortable, I know how to do everything well and my colleagues respect me.

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It can be very busy with a very high workload at times.

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Qualification Graduate diploma
Experience 5-10
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Specialisation lnnovative concept
Dean
Nov 05 2021

Designing and coding.

What are the best parts of the job?

I really like designing and coding, the satisfaction of building something and seeing it work.

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What's the most challenging part?

The stress and time it takes to design something.

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Qualification Graduate certificate
Experience 1-3
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Callum
Nov 03 2021

Colleagues are great, but bugs can be stressful.

What are the best parts of the job?

Communication with my switched-on colleagues is easy and makes my work much more pleasant.

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What's the most challenging part?

Dealing with the problems can be quite stressful, you feel responsible for any mistakes or errors in the software.

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Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience 5-10
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation Management
Nirav
Nov 15 2021

My work is valued.

What are the best parts of the job?

When things go well, you get a lot of appreciation from the people you work with and from leadership.

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What's the most challenging part?

You have to deal with so many deadlines.

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Qualification Masters degree
Experience 10+
Organisation size 200+ employees
Logan
Nov 05 2021

Good if you can get the right team.

What are the best parts of the job?

Analysing and computing various information together.

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What's the most challenging part?

Getting the right team for the job.

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Qualification Masters degree
Experience 10+
Organisation size 200+ employees
Andrew
Nov 13 2021

Easygoing.

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The best part of the job is that it's has an easy going working process.

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The most challenging part is that the company gives a limited time for short term breaks.

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Qualification Masters degree
Experience 3-5
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Koby
Nov 22 2021

Love it.

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I love my job! Everything about it is great.

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Trying to fix issues that come up once the software has been rolled out.

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Qualification Diploma
Experience 5-10
Organisation size 5-19 employees
Varuna
Nov 22 2021

Creating good results.

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When you create a good outcome for a project it's satisfying.

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Dealing with the inevitable issues and bugs that come up, they are often urgent and critical.

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Experience 10+
Organisation size 20-199 employees
Specialisation Management
Bella
Nov 03 2021

Conducive.

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It's very conducive to learning and improving your skills, and making good money.

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Having to do low service rendering for clients, which is tedious.

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Qualification Masters degree
Experience 10+
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Jackson
Nov 03 2021

High pressure for high rewards.

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Fantastic salary and other bonus payments so I don't have to worry about money.

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The time factor is a big one, the clock is always ticking on jobs.

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Experience 5-10
Organisation size Self-employed
Amy
Nov 03 2021

Can be hectic but never boring.

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Going out to seek more research on what other developers are creating to get inspiration.

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