A Software Developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs
Computers, mobile phones, computer games, apps, websites, cars, and all sorts of appliances require software to make them operate and to provide a good user experience.
Producing the software involves understanding requirements and working out how to use existing code or produce new code to make different activities and functionality possible. You could be the technician who uses code to improve how things operate and how people do things at work, at home, and in their free time.
You might specialise in one industry, service or product range, or work for a consultancy where you develop software solutions to a range of problems.
With experience you could become a senior software developer, responsible for leading a team and projects. Or alternatively you could decide to be a freelance developer, working with different teams on diverse contracts.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
More options available after that:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
Software developers are the important minds behind computer programmes. Their skills help to differentiate products and services and give organisations a competitive advantage by making their activities faster, more reliable, easier to do, and, in some circumstances, more fun. The right software can drive up performance in all sorts of ways.
This role can also be known by some other job titles including:
Application Developer
Mobile Application Developer
Software Engineer
Web Developer
