What is the software developers role?
Usually a software developers role would involve some of the following.....
- Designing software controls for both industrial and manufacturing devices;
- To build a variety of databases for administrative and financial aspects;
- To work closely with business analysts and senior programmers, creating technical plans to meet the needs of the client;
- Testing installations and compatibility issues;
- Programming a prototype test version of a piece of software;
- Going over test results while fixing technical problems or bugs in the system;
- Installing the completed version and carrying out end checks before going the product goes ‘live’;
- Supporting and maintaining systems once they are up and running with updates and solutions.
What entry requirements are there?
To work within this role you would normally need to have a degree, a foundation degree or BTEC HNC/HND. A few courses include for example:
- Information technology
- Software development
- Computer science/studies
- Software engineering
- Business information systems.
If you do not have any of the above, you may still be able to find a place on a graduate/intern/trainee scheme, as employers often will accept graduates within any subject.
What skills do you need for a software developer job?
You must show the following skills for the job:
- Knowledge of how to interpret and follow technical plans
- Be able to communicate and use customer care skills
- Understanding of hardware, software and programming languages
- Good teamwork skills and project management skills
- An up to date understanding confidentiality and data protection issues.
The main programming languages and operating systems used within this role include
SQL, Java, C++, XML, Smalltalk and Visual Basic and
.NET frameworks (such as C# (C-sharp), ASP and VB).
What sort of money could I earn?
Starting salaries can be between £20,000 and £26,000 a year. Experienced developers can earn between £28,000 and £40,000, while software developers with management responsibilities can earn over £50,000 a year.
What would my hours be?
Like many other office based roles, you would be expected to work around 40 hours week but you may need to put in additional hours to meet deadlines or to minimise disruption to a client's business.
What sort of career progression is there?
Should you wish to develop further in the future, you would have options. Many companies would have set career paths that would allow additional managerial responsibility, overseas travel or maybe the option to specialise in niche sectors. Career progression would depend on the company you were working for and you would need to discuss this with the company directly.
What training could I do in this role?
There are a variety of professional qualifications:
- Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) programmes;
- Chartered Institute of IT Certificate, Professional Graduate Diploma;
- Institution of Analysts and Programmers (IAP) programmes;
- Oracle PL/SQL Developer (databases);
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and Certified Applications Developer (MCAD);
- Sun Microsystems Java Certified Programmer (SCJP) and Developer (SCJD).
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