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Programmers and Software Development Professionals
Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems on a range of platforms in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
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£48,467
Average salary
New workers start around £26,984.29. Normal pay is £48,467 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £84,664.37.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Develops website and website interfaces and establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery.
- Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
- Plans and maintains database structures.
- Implements and evaluates the software.
- Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development).
- Tests and corrects software programs.
- Develops user interfaces.
- Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications.
- Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
- Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Critical Thinking
83
Reading Comprehension
81
Active Learning
81
Active Listening
73
Speaking
69
Mathematics
68
Writing
68
Learning Strategies
66
Monitoring
66
Science
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