Software Developer / Engineer

If you like building applications, learning various programming languages, and engaging in software development from scratch to deployment this role is for you.

Software Developers / Engineers design, build, and maintain software systems. They work with languages like Java, C#, and Python across platforms to create applications that meet user needs and business objectives.

Skills you’ll need: Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Science, Problem Solving, Agile Methodology, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, Python Programming

$143,232 median salary566,767 jobs available¹

Software Developer / Engineer

If you like building applications, learning various programming languages, and engaging in software development from scratch to deployment this role is for you.

Software Developers / Engineers design, build, and maintain software systems. They work with languages like Java, C#, and Python across platforms to create applications that meet user needs and business objectives.

Skills you’ll need: Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Science, Problem Solving, Agile Methodology, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, Python Programming

$143,232 median salary566,767 jobs available¹

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