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Software developers design, build and test computer programmes.
You could work: evenings / weekends; occasionally
You could:
You could work in an office, from home, remotely or at a client's business.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or a degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course, such as:
After your course, you could complete a more advanced qualification, such as a higher apprenticeship. You could also get a trainee position with a company.
You may need:
You could do an apprenticeship such as:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply for a place on a graduate training scheme with a company if you have a degree.
These are often open to all graduates, not just people with a degree in a computing subject.
You could build up your skills and knowledge using free online learning resources for programming languages, project management and software development methods.
You can find free online courses through The Skills Toolkit.
You can find out more about working and training in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT and techskills.
With experience, you could:become a senior developer; take responsibility for your team or a project; move into related areas, such as systems design, IT architecture and business systems analysis; set up your own business; work as a consultant
You may find opportunities to work internationally by travelling overseas or working remotely.
You can find out more about working and training in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT and Tech Future Careers.