Backend Developer vs IT Support Specialist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Backend Developer
$172,500 typical, a year
Most Backend Developers earn $140,000 to $205,100 a year.
From 8,661 postings that list pay
13,691 open jobs now
IT Support Specialist
$62,500 typical, a year
Most IT Support Specialists earn $52,500 to $77,500 a year.
From 529 postings that list pay
2,631 open jobs now
Backend Developers typically earn about $110,000 more a year than IT Support Specialists.
What each one does
Backend Developer
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for software components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Participate in testing and validation to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems and solutions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
IT Support Specialist
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, and other devices.
- Install, configure, and maintain computer systems and applications for users.
- Document technical steps and resolutions in the ticketing system or service platform.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to computer systems and networks.
- Support network connectivity, including Wi-Fi, VPNs, and internet access.
- Perform routine system maintenance like software updates, security patches, and backups.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Backend Developer
Asked for in both
- Technical Degree 3 in 10 postings
More common in Backend Developer postings
- Python 3 in 10 postings
- Java 3 in 10 postings
- CI/CD 2 in 10 postings
- Distributed Systems 2 in 10 postings
- Software Development 2 in 10 postings
- Code Review 2 in 10 postings
- AWS 2 in 10 postings
- C++ 2 in 10 postings
- Kubernetes 2 in 10 postings
IT Support Specialist
Asked for in both
- Technical Degree 2 in 10 postings
More common in IT Support Specialist postings
- Active Directory 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
- Printer Support 3 in 10 postings
- CompTIA 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
- Technical Support 2 in 10 postings
- macOS 2 in 10 postings
- Desktop Application Support 2 in 10 postings
- Help Desk 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Backend Developer
- $243,290 - $295,250/yrstated San Mateo, CA, United StatesJavaC#ObservabilityGoCircuit Breaker +3
Software Principal Engineer
Dell EMC$172k - $236,500/yrstated Round Rock, TX, United States OnsiteKubernetesAWSCode ReviewSystem IntegrationAPI Design +2Software Senior Engineer
Dell EMC$144k - $198k/yrstated Round Rock, TX, United States OnsiteCI/CDJavaPythonCode ReviewVersion Control +3
IT Support Specialist
Technician I/II/III
JobscorePay not stated Spokane, WADHCPSharePointActive DirectoryDomain Name SystemVirtual Private Networks (VPNs) +10IT Specialist
Section 8$95k - $105k/yrstated STATEN ISLANDDHCPTCP/IPActive DirectoryDomain Name SystemCompTIA +8IT Support Specialist
StiltzhomeliftsusaPay not stated Remote — Bethlehem, United StatesNetSuiteFirewallsSharePointmacOSFreshService +12
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