JAVA Development
at Merit America
New Orleans Catalog
About
Merit America is a nonprofit organization that offers sustainable skills training and best-in-class coaching to adults without a college degree to prepare talented workers in low-wage roles for well-paying careers in tech - breaking the cycle of poverty, and building a new pathway to the middle class for tens of millions of Americans.
Takes
21 Weeks
Costs
$0-$8.4k
Leads to
$75k careers
Example Career
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
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Hourly Wage
$48,370
$74,980
$104,440
$23.26
$36.05
$50.21
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Java development is all about building things, ranging from large scale business applications to interactive web or mobile applications. Java developers are often responsible for giving input on design, implementing solutions or requirements, and testing and debugging the code. If you like building new things and have the patience and grit to work through challenges, then Java development could be the career for you.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Merit America provides wraparound support while you complete Tech Elevator's Java Development programs. In the Java Development program, you will learn the skills needed to become a back-end software engineer, including:
- Spring
- REST APIs
- SQL
- Data Structures
- Design Patterns
- Algorithms
Admissions
- Complete a 5-minute questionnaire and submit your application.
- Complete a basic academic assessment.
- Submit a video interview.
Contact
Merit America
LA