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Job Description
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1132.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 104,300.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 50.00
- Currently, there are 794,000 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Developers, Applications”.
Also Known As…
- Software Developers, Applications
- Technical Consultant
- Software Engineer
- Software Development Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Architect
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Computer Consultant
- Applications Developer
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- User Interface Designer
- Usability Engineer
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- Software Requirements Engineer
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- Software Quality Assurance Specialist
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- Applications System Analyst
- Applications Software Engineering Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software Engineering IT Specialist)
- Applications Quality Assurance Specialist
- Applications Programmer
- Applications Engineer
- Applications Analyst
- Application Integrator
- Application Architect
- Android Developer
- .NET Developer
Tasks for “Software Writer”
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
- Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
- Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
- Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
- Determine system performance standards.
- Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
- Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
- Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
- Train users to use new or modified equipment.
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