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Software Developers

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Application Developer
  • Application Integration Engineer
  • Developer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Software Architect
  • Software Developer
  • Software Development Engineer

What do Software Developers do?

Software Developers are professionals who design, create, and maintain software applications and systems that meet specific user needs. They leverage programming languages, frameworks, and software development methodologies to build software solutions for a variety of platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile. Software Developers work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop specifications, and implement effective coding strategies. They often collaborate within teams, participating in code reviews and testing to ensure high-quality output and the successful integration of software components. Continuous learning is a key aspect of their role, as they need to stay updated with evolving technologies and best practices in the industry. Their work can vary significantly from creating simple applications to developing complex systems that support large enterprises or critical infrastructure.

What the work actually is

  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
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Tools used on the job

Tools

  • Central processing unit CPU processors Graphics processing unit GPU · Multi-core central processing unit CPU
  • Integrated circuit testers In circuit emulators ICE · Logic analyzers
  • Computer servers Application servers
  • High end computer servers Directory servers
  • Flash memory storage card Flash disks

Who it suits

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

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Questions people ask

How much do Software Developers earn in South Africa?

Software Developers salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Software Developers do?

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system, Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints and Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.

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