Backend Developer vs Systems Analyst
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
Systems Analyst
$105,100 typical, a year
Most Systems Analysts earn $82,000 to $131,600 a year.
From 238 postings that list pay
1,257 open jobs now
Backend Developers typically earn about $67,400 more a year than Systems Analysts.
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
Systems Analyst
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into system specifications.
- Design, configure, and test software applications to meet user needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with software systems.
- Document system processes, workflows, and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business processes and solutions.
- Lead or participate in the implementation of system upgrades and releases.
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
Systems Analyst
Asked for in both
- Technical Degree 2 in 10 postings
More common in Systems Analyst postings
- Epic 4 in 10 postings
- Epic Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Project Management 3 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree 2 in 10 postings
- Workday 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
- HRIS 1 in 10 postings
- Computer Science 1 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
Systems Analyst
- Pay not stated Rockledge, Florida, United StatesMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeHealthcare IT +6
Epic Applications Analyst II - Epic
Health FirstPay not stated Rockledge, Florida, United StatesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointEpicHealthcare IT +7- Pay not stated US - NationalProject Management
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