• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
• Testing and evaluating new programs
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Determining operational practicality
• Developing quality assurance procedures
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
• Training users
• Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts

Degrees in the following subjects should be highlighted as particularly advantageous:

• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Software Programming and Development
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Electronics
• Physics

Additional qualifications

• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
• 3-5 Years Of Demonstrated Experience In Software Development
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly
• An analytical mind
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data