£19,240 Average salary at age 20
£50,440 Average Salary
36 Average hours per week

Description

Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.

Main Tasks

  • Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs;
  • Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions;
  • Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications;
  • Develops user interfaces;
  • Tests and corrects software programs;
  • Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development);
  • Implements and evaluates the software;
  • Plans and maintains database structures;
  • Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

What Programmers and software development professionals studied in higher education

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What Programmers and software development professionals studied in higher education
Occupation Percentage Value
(G1) Mathematics6
(W2) Design studies1
(H3) Mechanical engineering1
(F1) Chemistry1
(W3) Music1
(I4) Artificial intelligence1
(F5) Astronomy1
(H1) General engineering2
(I2) Information systems5
(I3) Software engineering8
(F3) Physics4
(L1) Economics1
(I6) Games4
(N1) Business studies1
(N2) Management studies1
(H6) Electronic & electrical engineering5
(I1) Computer science50

UK Prospects

422800 Workforce Size
2.38% Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
25722 Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027

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