Back-End Developer Apprenticeship

About the opportunity

IronHack’s Tech Scholarship is an opportunity for Puerto Rican talent to start their careers in tech. Together with the Department of Economic Development and Commerce under the 21st Century Techforce initiative, we offer a fully covered tuition scholarship for a tech bootcamp. Technology is changing continuously, and the goal is to keep the local talent up to speed with the most demanded skills. The scholars receive 9 weeks of technical training, career mentorship, and join the 20,000+ IronHack Alumni all over the world.

Those who are selected will be given a scholarship to attend 9 weeks of hands-on technical training led by IronHack's award-winning teachers and programs. The curriculum is designed to train you to become a Java Back-End Developer

Without a doubt this program will fast track your career trajectory for the digital transformation.

The upcoming training launches on April 29th, so we will review applications as soon as possible, with a deadline of April 15th.

The course will be from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST), with an hour for lunch.

What you will learn as a future Java Back-End Developer?

• Gain proficiency in foundational Java concepts and employ object-oriented programming principles to craft robust backend solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) with JUnit.
• Design and Model Software Systems
• Learn to create dynamic web applications using Spring Boot, including handling HTTP requests, implementing REST APIs, and securing applications with Spring Security.
• Evaluate and optimize database interactions, utilize SQL for data manipulation, and apply advanced JPA concepts for effective data access and relationship mapping in Java applications.
• Use Git and GitHub for effective version control and collaboration.
• Adopt Agile Methodologies and Continuous Learning.
• Understand fundamentals of Microservices Architecture.
• Acquire foundational knowledge in HTML and CSS to understand web page structure and styling, laying the groundwork for frontend development.
• Dive into JavaScript basics, learn how to make web pages interactive and dynamic, preparing for more advanced frontend development.
• Develop Web Applications with Angular.

What are we looking for?

• Have a work permit to work in Puerto Rico: IronHack cannot provide sponsorship or visas.
• Bachelors or Masters in IT or STEM.
• Availability to take the course full time for 9 weeks. The course will be from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with an hour for lunch.
• Must have a go-getter attitude and be open to operating in a fast-past environment.
• Live in Puerto Rico.