Software Developer
Software developers implement software solutions by building programs, applications and websites. On a daily basis software developers tend to find out what the client and the development team want, take part in technical design meetings, write or amend computer code, test software to find and fix problems and check software before it’s released.
HOW TO BECOME A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
The main routes to get into this role are :
A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas.
A college course- there are different diplomas that you could undertake to become an software developer.
An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a software developer.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
You could do a foundation degree in any of these below when becoming a software developer:
Computer science
Information technology
Software development
Financial technology
Software engineering for business
Maths
You will usually need at least or the equivalent of 3 A levels.
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APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
There are a variety of apprenticeship opportunities that you can take to become a software developer. For example:
Software development technician advanced apprenticeship
Software developer higher apprenticeship
Develop engineer higher apprenticeship
Digital and technology solutions professional or specialist degree apprenticeship
Game programmer degree apprenticeship
This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in aerospace engineering.
Apprenticeship Finders
https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/?Keywords=software&radialtown=&LocationId=&RadialLocation=5
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
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