Software Developer
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- What's it like to be a Software Developer?
- How to become a Software Developer
- Latest Software Developer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Software Developers
- Software Developer role reviews
What's it like to be a Software Developer?
Software Developers rigorously develop, test, and maintain computer and mobile applications. They collaborate with a software development team and may work on multiple projects at the same time. Software Developers need strong problem-solving skills as well as mastery of different programming languages.
Tasks and duties
- Conceptualising new application features.
- Writing clean and efficient code.
- Applying Agile software development methodologies.
- Building software architecture in collaboration with UI/UX designers and software engineers.
- Attending meetings with co-workers and clients.
- Deploying and testing applications
How to become a Software Developer
To become a Software Developer, you usually need a bachelor degree in information technology, computer information systems, computer science or a related field.
Graduate with a bachelor degree in information technology, computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related course.
Gain a few years’ worth of experience in front-end and back-end software development.
Master programming languages such as HTML5, CSS3, or Javascript.
After gaining experience as a Software Developer, consider progressing to a role such as Senior Software Engineer, Lead Developer, Software Development Manager, or Chief Technology Officer.
