IT Development-Java or Python
What is IT Development?
It is a process to create computer software using one or more specific programming languages
that addresses particular business or personal objectives. The development of software is usually
a planned with a number of steps and stages that result in the creation of operational software.
Hence a good definition is: “a process with a set of activities that create computer software
products, including their design, development, testing, and deployment.” Software itself is a
set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do. It is independent of hardware and
makes computers programmable.
Why is there an Demand?
Although the technology market is booming, 70% of the tech industry is experiencing skills
shortages - with the greatest deficits felt in Yorkshire (73%), London (62%), and the North (55%).
Largely due to increasing investment in UK tech companies and Software Development is one of the
most sought-after skills of the moment, so demand for developers is set to continue into 2022 and
beyond. Our focus is to teach you one of Java and Python. These are the two most sought after languages.
A junior software developer is an entry-level software developer who assists a development team
with writing and maintaining code. A junior software developer’s primary duty is to learn the
codebase, work on small bug fixes, write basic code, and participate in paired programming
activities with higher-level developers.
As a junior developer, no one expects you to have the same level of expertise as a mid or
senior-level software developer. However, employers still expect you to have some essential
qualities as a junior developer; most of these qualities are soft skills but it is really important to understand the basic principles of coding.
What are the requirements for entering the sector?
The Pathway
â–ªJunior Software Developer/Apprentice starting from 18k- Level 2 in a development language course
â–ªSoftware Developer/Sr. Software Developer-25k-50k- 2 years experience plus level 3 in a development language
â–ªLead Developer/Technical Architect- 45k-70k- 5 years experience plus level 4 and 5 in a development language course
â–ªDevelopment Team Lead, Software Development Manager- 60-90k- 7 years plus experience plus level 5-7 in a development language course, plus management level 4 to 5
â–ªDirector, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer- 100k plus- 10 years plus experience and Level 7 management course
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