Software Developer

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

Duties

Software developers typically do the following:

• Analyze users’ needs and then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs
• Recommend software upgrades for customers’ existing programs and systems
• Design each piece of an application or a system and plan how the pieces will work together
• Create a variety of models and diagrams (such as flowcharts) that instruct programmers how to write software code
• Ensure that a program continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing
• Document every aspect of an application or a system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades
• Collaborate with other computer specialists to create optimum software