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Which occupations can lead to being a software Developer? What occupations do software developers move to?

Career Pathways

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Computer ProgrammersComputer Occupations, All OtherDatabase AdministratorsSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersDatabase ArchitectsComputer Systems AnalystsComputer Network ArchitectsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsWeb and Digital Interface DesignersFeeder TierComputer User Support SpecialistsSoftware DevelopersData ScientistsComputer Hardware EngineersMarketing ManagersActuariesCurrent TierWeb DevelopersComputer and Information Research ScientistsAdvancement TierComputer and Information Systems Managers
(Updated 10-10-2024)

Software Developer Job Trend and Forecast

(Updated 10-10-2024)

What skills and exerience is neccesary? 

Job Postings by Educational Attainment

(Updated 10-10-2024)

Job Postings by Experience Level

(Updated 10-10-2024)

Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For

SkillFrequency in Job PostingsFrequency in CandidatesSkill Gap
Computer Science
50%
3%
-47%
SQL (Programming Language)
32%
18%
-14%
Business Requirements
27%
1%
-26%
Data Analysis
27%
5%
-22%
Linux
27%
12%
-15%
Python (Programming Language)
27%
8%
-19%
Software Development
27%
19%
-8%
Microsoft Azure
23%
3%
-20%
Technology Solutions
23%
0%
-23%
Acceptance Testing
18%
0%
-18%
Application Programming Interface (API)
18%
4%
-14%
Artificial Intelligence
18%
1%
-17%
Bash (Scripting Language)
18%
2%
-16%
CI/CD
18%
1%
-17%
Cloud Computing
18%
5%
-13%
Data Engineering
18%
1%
-17%
Data Modeling
18%
1%
-17%
Data Pipelines
18%
0%
-100%
Databricks
18%
0%
-100%
Git (Version Control System)
18%
4%
-14%
(Updated 10-10-2024)

Job Postings Trailing 30 Days

Latest 30 Days Unique PostingsLatest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Communication15
-6.7%
Problem Solving9
-66.7%
Leadership5
20%
Advising4
50%
Detail Oriented4
50%
Governance4
50%
Management4
25%
Operations4
50%
Research4
25%
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)4
-275%
Writing4
-25%
Ability To Meet Deadlines3
33.3%
Consulting3
33.3%
Critical Thinking3
0%
English Language3
66.7%
Innovation3
0%
Lifting Ability3
66.7%
Quality Assurance3
66.7%
Verbal Communication Skills3
-100%
Dealing With Ambiguity2
0%
(Updated 10-10-2024)

What programs and education can get me the skills to be qualified? 

Top 5 Credentials

CertificationLatest 30 Days Unique PostingsLatest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Security Clearance2
50%
Certified Computer Programmer1
CompTIA Security+1
IAT Level II Certification1
0%
Secret Clearance1
0%
(Updated 10-10-2024)

Top 5 Programs

DegreeLatest 30 Days Unique PostingsLatest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Computer Science14
-42.9%
Engineering, General8
-25%
Statistics, General4
50%
Computer Engineering, General3
-66.7%
Management Information Systems, General3
-66.7%
(Updated 10-10-2024)

Degrees by Institution

CIP code 11: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Institution2022 Completions2009-2022 Trend
Texas A&M University-Central Texas64
0K
0.1K
Central Texas College52
0.1K
0.1K
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor33
0K
0K
Temple College26
0.1K
0K
(Updated 10-10-2024)