AVERAGE SALARY
$70-$100k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
15 174
What is a Software Developer
A Software Developer write programs, code and software for all kinds of applications and platforms. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Draft ideas and write up plans client computer requirements
- Define design specs for programs
- Test and assess current software, systems and program
- Upgrade and maintain software and programs
- Work as part of a collaborative team with website designers to design and maintain new and existing websites
- Design and develop website functionality
- Develop technical, visual and content plans for website builds
- Write software, code and programs for game development
- Develop game designers plots and ideas and bring them into technical and functional reality
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Software Developers will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Methodical and lateral approach to challenges
- High tolerance for handling complex technical challenges with focussed calm
- Patient and adaptable
- Independently motivated
- Innovative problem solvers
- Exceptional accuracy and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Works well as part of a team
Work Experience Pathways
- Creating and developing games
- Creating and developing websites and other related programming
- Project management
- Software development testing, study and projects
- Graphic Design
- Desktop Publishing
- Software and hardware technician
Subject Pathways
- Physics
- Design
- English
- Digital and Visual Communication
- Digital Technologies
- Maths
