Software developers design, build and test computer programmes for business, education and leisure activities.
£20,000 Starter
to£70,000 Experienced
37 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or a degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could do a software developer higher apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship in software engineering.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply directly for a place on a graduate training scheme with a company if you have a degree. These are often open to non-IT graduates as well as those with a computing qualification.
You could build up your skills and knowledge using free online learning resources for programming languages, project management and software development methods.
The Chartered Institute for IT and TP Degrees have more details about training routes and qualifications in software development.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
With experience, you could become a senior developer, with team, project management, planning or research responsibilities. You could move into related areas like systems design, IT architecture and business systems analysis.
You could also set up your own business or work as a consultant.