Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Software application developers devise applications, often referred to as apps, such as word processing programs, data storage programs, and spreadsheet programs that make it possible for computers to complete given tasks and to solve problems. They also design and build Web browsing applications and software applications for mobile devices such as smartphones. Once a need in the market has been identified, software developers first conceive of the program on a global level by outlining what the program will do. Then they write the specifications from which programmers code computer commands to perform the given functions. Software application developers are also known as mobile application developers, software application builders, and software application designers. Approximately 718,400 software application developers are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Creative
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Software Manager or Independent Consultant
Software Project Team Leader
Software Application Developer
Computer Programmer
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