Software developers research, analyze and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and operating systems, and design, develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet these requirements.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- The majority of Software developers earn a salary between $3,733 and $11,362 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Software developers ranges from $3,733 to $7,429.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,337 and $8,589 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Researching, analyzing and evaluating requirements for software applications and operating systems
- Researching, designing, and developing computer software systems
- Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software
- Developing and directing software testing and validation procedures
- Modifying existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance
- Directing software programming and development of documentation
- Assessing, developing, upgrading and documenting maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software
- Consulting with customers concerning maintenance of software systems
