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As a software development professional, sometimes called a software architect, you’ll use your skills in project management, client engagement and programming languages to create, develop or maintain software products. Here you can find out more about what it’s like to work in this field, how you might get a role and how your career can develop.
Your career development will progress according to your abilities and experience in certain technical areas.
As a graduate, your first roles will usually be supervised or as part of a team as you gain technical and project-based experience. As you advance you could become a senior developer, typically managing a team to deliver larger or more complex projects. Senior developers are likely to move into consultant or designer roles, based around their specialist knowledge, or senior managerial positions.
Self-employment is common among developers, especially those who have specialist skills or knowledge that are valued by different clients.
Continuous development of your technical skills, along with a current knowledge of changes in the software industry, is essential as a software developer. You’ll need to be motivated to keep learning and training across your career. Larger employers offer graduate schemes and will connect you with further in-house or external training.
Institutions like BCS or IAP offer a range of qualifications that are recognised across the industry, in addition to various certificates you can get for specific software platforms.
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