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

Career Pathways

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Software DevelopersWeb DevelopersComputer Occupations, All OtherComputer and Information Research ScientistsComputer Hardware EngineersSales EngineersMarketing ManagersFinancial Risk SpecialistsCurrent TierActuariesData ScientistsComputer ProgrammersDatabase AdministratorsSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersDatabase ArchitectsComputer Systems AnalystsFeeder TierNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsAdvancement TierComputer and Information Systems Managers
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Software Developer Job Trend and Forecast

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What skills and exerience is neccesary? 

Job Postings by Educational Attainment

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Job Postings by Experience Level

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Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For

Skill
Frequency in Job Postings
Frequency in Candidates
Skill Gap
Systems Development Life Cycle
50%
-46%
Computer Science
40%
-38%
Project Management
40%
12%
-28%
Agile Methodology
30%
12%
-18%
Development Environment
30%
-28%
Process Improvement
30%
-26%
Acceptance Testing
-20%
Application Development
-17%
Cloud Technologies
-100%
Code Review
-19%
Data Consistency
-100%
Database Management Systems
-100%
Design Specifications
-19%
DevOps
-14%
Enterprise Application Software
-18%
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
-100%
JavaScript (Programming Language)
17%
-3%
Milestones (Project Management)
-20%
Operating Systems
-15%
Programming Tools
-19%
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Job Postings Trailing 30 Days

Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Communication11
Leadership7
Problem Solving7
Management5
Analytical Skills4
25%
Innovation4
Mentorship4
25%
Writing4
25%
Collaboration3
Customer Service3
33.3%
Influencing Skills3
Planning3
Business Objectives2
Decision Making2
50%
Information Technology2
Operations2
50%
Sales2
Strategic Planning2
50%
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)2
50%
Analytical Thinking1
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What programs and education can get me the skills to be qualified? 

Top 5 Credentials

Certification
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Secret Clearance3
-33.3%
CompTIA Certification1
0%
International Institute Of Business Analysis (IIBA) Certified1
0%
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)1
0%
Security Clearance1
-100%
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Top 5 Programs

Degree
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Computer Science7
-42.9%
Engineering, General4
25%
Information Technology2
0%
Computer Engineering, General1
0%
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1
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Degrees by Institution

CIP code 11: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Institution
2023 Completions
2010-2023 Trend
Texas A&M University-Central Texas92
0K
0.1K
Central Texas College60
0.1K
0.1K
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor43
0K
0K
Temple College17
0K
0K
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