The role of a software developer engages in identifying,
designing, installing and testing a software system they have built
for a company from the ground up. In a role of a software developer
they create the applications that allow people to do specific tasks
on a computer or mobile and others develop the underlying systems
that control networks.
Required skills or things for a software
developer-
- Ability to use more than one development language
- Design, test and develop software to meet user needs
- Critical thinking
- Keen attention to detail
- Write and maintain software
- Strong problem solver
- Create complex databases for organisations
- Document application process for future maintenance and
upgrades
- Accept full responsibility for their own work.
If a program presents errors, the software developer should accept
full responsibility for his or her work, and should work on
revising, correcting, modifying, and testing it.
- Approve software only if they have a well-founded
belief it is safe and meets specifications. Programmers
cannot assume that a system is ready to use only because it
performs the tasks needed. They should make sure these systems are
also safe and meet every specification required by the user.
- Ensure adequate testing, debugging and review of
software. Programmers should perform the appropriate tests
to the pieces of software they work with, and should check for
errors and system security holes to make sure that the programs are
well implemented. etc.