1. Full stack: Develop an application from end to end, from database to the user interface.

2. Database design and coding.

3. Back-end design and code the application's logic.

4. Database security: Understand database security and implement protective measures to protect it

5. Project Management - Participate in requirements gathering sessions, attend design reviews and understand business objectives.

6. Codebase Architecture - Understand codebase architecture and implement measures to reduce complexity.

7. Code Testing - Design and implement code-testing strategies.