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What Does a Software Programmer Do?
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Job designation: - Software Programmer
Software developers can spend a lot of time programming and creating software for desktop computers. They can design different programs for tasks such as hardware-related items like the chipset, and mobile devices.
Duties and responsibilities of a Software Programmer
Software programmer are being asked to do more than just develop software. They need to keep up with the ever-changing rules of the industry as well as updates on new technology so they can remain relevant in this growing field.
Work with engineering team to design and develop functional specifications
Design and develop software applications using industry best practices
Write test plans for new functionality
Participate in the development of software frameworks
Develop reusable code libraries or modules that can be shared across projects or teams
Write documentation for new systems or processes
Optimize performance of existing systems or processes
Identify opportunities to replace aging systems with modern alternatives
Manage project timelines with engineering team to stay within budget constraints
Estimate effort required for projects based on business case, technical specifications, and estimates from other team members
Places of employment for a Software Programmer
Work schedule of a Software Programmer
A Software Programmer starts work at 9am and finishes at 5pm with one hour for lunch break between 12pm-1pm
Qualifications required to become a Software Programmer
Programmers must have a degree in computer science or engineering. To become a software programmer, one needs to have at least a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Some companies even insist on having an MTech degree for entry level positions.
Under-graduate courses to become a Software Programmer
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Eligibility to pursue the course: -
The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent, from a recognized Board and must have obtained a minimum aggregate score in Mathematics and Physics as well as English as compulsory subjects, which is not less than 55%.
Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
National Eligibility Test (NET)
Institutes which are offering these courses
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Post-graduate courses for a Software Programmer
Master of Computer Engineering (MCE)
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Eligibility to pursue the course: -
Graduation in Computer Engineering with 55 or 60 percent pass
Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course
GATE
Institutes which are offering these courses
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) - Pune
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai
Key/Technical skills
The ability to start something new without being asked to do so
The ability to communicate well with others
The ability to listen well.
Salary expectations
Average salary: -Rs. 4 lakhs per annum
Entry level salary: - Rs. 3 lakhs per annum
Experienced-level salary: - Rs. 10 lakhs per annum
Process of getting the job of a Software Programmer
Placement from colleges, universities and other recognised institutions
Job searching on LinkedIn or Indeed for Software Programmer posts
Checking out any institution’s profile and requirements for a Software Programmer
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