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Backend Engineer Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero

Become the engineer who can ship the server, not just the screen.

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What you will build

Real systems, not toy demos

  • A REST API in Express with controllers, services, and a Postgres database
  • A login system with JWT, password hashing, and role-based access
  • A background worker that processes jobs and survives crashes
  • A cache layer that knows when to invalidate itself
  • Real-time websockets, observability, and a full Docker stack
Who this is for

Is this for you?

Frontend engineers

who want to own the server side, not just call it

Self-taught developers

who want a coherent backend path instead of scattered tutorials

Software engineers

who need production backend skills they can point to in interviews

Outcome

Ship real backends end to end: APIs, auth, queues, caching, websockets, and production deployment.

Badges you earn

Ship it, earn it

API Builder

Ship production REST APIs

Auth Engineer

Own the login and access layer

Backend Engineer

Complete the bootcamp

Param Harrison
Your Instructor

Built by Param Harrison

Head of Engineering with 15+ years building production systems. I've trained 100+ engineers on AI engineering - these programs distill what actually works into structured paths you can follow at your own pace.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior backend experience?
None. The bootcamp starts from your first HTTP server and builds up systematically. If you can write basic JavaScript or TypeScript, you can start.
What stack does this use?
Node.js, TypeScript, Express, PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM, Redis, BullMQ for background jobs, WebSockets, Docker, and JWT. A real production-shaped stack, not a toy.
How is this different from watching backend videos?
You build a working backend end to end on your own machine. Real code, real database, real auth, real background jobs, real tests. By the end you have something you can demo in an interview.
Can I take this after the Full Stack Bootcamp?
The Full Stack Bootcamp already includes this as its backend phase. Take this standalone if you only want the backend half, or the Full Stack Bootcamp if you want backend plus frontend together.

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Become the engineer who can ship the server, not just the screen.

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