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Information Technology and Computer Science
Software Development
Software Developer / Engineer

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

At a Glance

Appian Developer. Top skills: Appian (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Services.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Software Developers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$133,080/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+15.8%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Appian (Software)

5.0

JavaScript (Programming Language)

4.9

Web Services

4.8

Banking

4.7

Data Visualization

4.6

User Interface (UI) Design

4.5

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

4.4

Service-Oriented Architecture

4.3

Procurement

4.2

Data Modeling

4.1

Angular (Web Framework)

4.0

Java (Programming Language)

3.9

SQL (Programming Language)

3.8

Business Process Model And Notation

3.7

Lightweight Directory Access Protocols

3.6

PL/I (Procedural Programming Language)

3.4

Common Skills (1)

Communication

3.5

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