IT Careers: Software Developer

ITCS 1010 Winter 2015Daniel Jay

What does a software developer do?

Why pursue this career path?

Compensation?

What's the downside?

Sources

Agenda

Develop applications which allow specific tasks to be performed on computers

Develop systems which run devices or control networks

What do they do?Requirements

Design

Implementation

Verification

Maintenance

Waterfall Software Development Model

Job growth in the next ten years expected to exceed 20%, much faster than average

Wide open opportunities with a variety of companies (Amazon, Microsoft..)

Explore your creativity

Why pursue this career?

In 2012, the median pay was around $100k per year!

Work from home

Flex time

Compensation

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Evolving technologies, must remain current and avoid stagnation

High pressure environment

Potential long hours

What's the downside?

Huh?

Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, www.bls.gov

www.glassdoor.com

www.waterfall-model.com

Personal Interview with Software Developer on staff at employer

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