Designing computer applications, developing software solutions for specific clients or the general public, and a series of other technical duties come under the responsibility of an application software developer. Shortly called a software developer, they will be well trained to do computer-related tasks and programs. A software developer should have thorough knowledge about the programming languages such as Java and ORACLE etc.

SKILLS REQUIRED
Like any other job in the technology field, software development also needs immense technical skills and an aptitude for mathematics. Sound knowledge about coding, various programming languages, and so on are the specific skills you need to possess to work as one. Along with these, accuracy and time management, problem-solving skills, excellent
organizational skills are also a requirement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY
1) Understanding the clients’ requirement and translate to new application features
2) Collaborating with the development team and IT staff for setting new applications
3) Design creative prototypes according to specifications
5) Perform unit and integration testing before launch
6) Conduct functional and non-functional testing
7) Troubleshoot and debug applications
8) Evaluate existing applications for updates and adding new features
9) Develop technical documents to represent application design and code

OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB PROFILES
1) Software engineer
2) Applications engineer

SALARY
The average application software developer is ₹3,45,016 per annum.

ELIGIBILITY AND TOP COURSES
Either bachelor’s degree in computer science or any related field with strong programming skills is necessary to be an application software developer.

TOP COUNTRIES AND COMPANIES
To name a few, Switzerland, America, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, etc., are some of the top countries that provide the best opportunities for an application software developer. Let’s take a look at some of the top companies that hire the
same:-
1) IBM
2) Amazon
3) U.S. Bancorp

JOB OUTLOOK
Software developers’ employment is expected to grow 22% from 2019-2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Application software developers will be needed to respond to an increased demand for computer software.