Software Developers

Also Called: Application Developer, Application Integration Engineer, Software Architect, Software Developer

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$77,020

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Software Developers do

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Information Technology

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Tools

  • Central processing unit CPU processors
  • Integrated circuit testers
  • Computer servers
  • High end computer servers
  • Flash memory storage card

Technology

Development environment software
Advanced business application programming ABAP
Common business oriented language COBOL
Data base user interface and query software
Apache Hive
Blackboard software
Object or component oriented development software
Apache Spark
Objective C

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Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Loring - Job Corps

    Limeston, Maine

  • Treasure Island - Job Corps

    San Francisco, California

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Occupation Traits

This is what Software Developers across the country typically make.

$37.03 / hour
$77,020 /year

Entry Level

$63.59 / hour
$132,270 /year

Median Level

$100.30 / hour
$208,620 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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