Career spotlight
Programmers and software development professionals
Average National Salaries (2020)
Age 20
£19,240
Age 35
£47,840
Age 50
£58,240
Average salary in the East Midlands: £37,960
What does this career do?
Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
Typical tasks
- examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs
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undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions
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writes and codes individual programs according to specifications
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develops user interfaces
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tests and corrects software programs
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writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development)
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implements and evaluates the software
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plans and maintains database structures
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writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
Current entry requirements
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Percentage in work
Due to insufficient sample sizes, some data was excised.
Predicted employment status in 2022
Full-time
Part-time
Self Employed
Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands
Career related courses available at West Notts
About the statistics
Data is powered by LMI for All and is sourced from labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Institute for Employment Research, the Department for Works and Pensions, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.