Software Developer Job Description

What does a Software Developer do?

Software developers research, create, modify, and test software applications and systems. They specialize in various fields including web-based, mobile, medical, communications and general computing applications among others. Developers also maintain, improve and debug software post-launch.

Duties and Tasks:

• Research, design, implement, and manage software programs
• Design and update software database such as Software Applications, Web Sites, Data Communication Processes, and User Interfaces
• Test and evaluate new programs
• Facilitate root cause analysis of system issues
• Identify areas for modification in existing programs and develop those modifications
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
• Coordinate with Business Analysts, UX designers, and Development Managers to ensure software projects meet requirements
• Training and on-boarding users

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks/systems
• May need experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping frameworks
• Software design, debugging, testing
• Knowledge of software development fundamentals and processes
• System and software analysis and evaluation
• Knowledge in computer systems and the latest technologies
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Other Skills/Requirements:

• Complex problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Systems analysis and evaluation
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems
• Ability to quickly learn new languages and technologies