Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.
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- Software Developers
Information Technology
What do they typically do
- Analyze users' needs and then design and develop software to meet those needs
- Recommend software upgrades for customers' existing programs and systems
- Design each piece of an application or system and plan how the pieces will work together
- Create a variety of models and diagrams showing programmers the software code needed for an application
- Ensure that a program continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing
- Document every aspect of an application or system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+2.8%
Job Openings
5,363
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- ICCP Certified Computing Professional (CCP) [Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals]
- IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]
Private Training Programs
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