Software developers
NKPD code: 2512
Description
Software developers research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and operating systems, and design, develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet these requirements. Software developers perform the following main tasks: • researching, analysing and evaluating requirements for software applications and operating systems; • researching, designing and developing computer software systems; • consulting with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software; • developing and directing software testing and validation procedures; • modifying existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new software or upgrade interfaces and improve performance; • directing software programming and documentation development; • assessing, developing, upgrading and documenting maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software; • consulting with customers concerning the maintenance of software systems. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Programmer – Analyst – Systems designer – Developer, software Excludes: – Programmer, software applications – 2514