£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
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (G1) Mathematics | 6 |
| (W2) Design studies | 1 |
| (H3) Mechanical engineering | 1 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 1 |
| (W3) Music | 1 |
| (I4) Artificial intelligence | 1 |
| (F5) Astronomy | 1 |
| (H1) General engineering | 2 |
| (I2) Information systems | 5 |
| (I3) Software engineering | 8 |
| (F3) Physics | 4 |
| (L1) Economics | 1 |
| (I6) Games | 4 |
| (N1) Business studies | 1 |
| (N2) Management studies | 1 |
| (H6) Electronic & electrical engineering | 5 |
| (I1) Computer science | 50 |
UK Prospects
422800
Workforce Size
2.38%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
25722
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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