Hi everyone,
I’m a beginner OutSystems developer and I’m building practice applications to improve my skills and gain more hands-on experience.
I have a background in .NET development, and I’m very motivated to grow as an OutSystems developer and work on real-world projects.
I’m currently looking for a junior position, internship, or any opportunity where I can gain practical experience, learn from real projects, and contribute to a team.
I would really appreciate any advice, guidance, or leads you can share.
Thank you!
Hello and welcome to the community.
JOBS
Everyone will tell you to check the Job Board and filter for junior positions. You can also search on LinkedIn, the Middle East is growing fast.
I also advice to look on partner list for some in your area and look for positions there.
Or just show up at your local user group (Cairo) and meet the people.
LEARNING
Make sure you do OutSystems for .NET Developers course.
If you aren't certified, you can apply to Developer School (there was one just days ago in EMEA) and be officially converted from coder to OutSystems developer.
Good luck.
Hello,In addition to the great tips Nuno already shared, a few other points can really help when starting with OutSystems:
Focus on building real projects, not just tutorials. Applications with business rules, REST integrations, validations, and proper error handling make a big difference in learning and in showing your skills.
Use the Forge strategically. Study well-rated components, understand how they are built, and, if possible, try publishing something simple. Even small components already add value.
Make sure you are comfortable with the core fundamentals of the platform, such as Reactive vs Traditional, Client vs Server Actions, Aggregates vs SQL, performance best practices, and proper module organization.
Start preparing early for the Associate Reactive Developer certification. It helps structure your studies and validate your knowledge.
Be active in the community. Don’t just ask questions—answer when you can, comment on discussions, and share what you learn.
As an extra tip, share your learning journey on LinkedIn—projects, lessons learned, mistakes, and solutions. This helps increase visibility and shows consistent growth.
Good luck on your OutSystems journey.