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

Career Pathways

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Data ScientistsComputer ProgrammersDatabase AdministratorsSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersDatabase ArchitectsComputer Systems AnalystsFeeder TierNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsSoftware DevelopersWeb DevelopersComputer Occupations, All OtherComputer and Information Research ScientistsComputer Hardware EngineersSales EngineersMarketing ManagersFinancial Risk SpecialistsCurrent TierActuariesAdvancement 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
Computer Science
50%
-47%
Project Management
33%
12%
-21%
SQL (Programming Language)
33%
17%
-16%
Adobe Photoshop
25%
-23%
Application Development
25%
-22%
Business Requirements
25%
-23%
Debugging
25%
-21%
Linux
25%
10%
-15%
Scalability
25%
-24%
TypeScript
25%
-23%
Workflow Management
25%
-22%
Adobe Illustrator
-16%
Adobe InDesign
-16%
Agile Methodology
11%
-6%
Application Programming Interface (API)
-12%
Architectural Design
-16%
AutoCAD
-16%
Autodesk
-100%
Autodesk Revit
-17%
DevOps
-13%
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Job Postings Trailing 30 Days

Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Problem Solving7
71.4%
Leadership6
66.7%
Communication5
0%
Management4
0%
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)4
-100%
Professionalism3
0%
Business Objectives2
Computer Literacy2
Customer Service2
50%
English Language2
Influencing Skills2
50%
Information Technology2
Italian Language2
Resilience2
Teamwork2
Verbal Communication Skills2
50%
Advising1
Analytical Skills1
0%
Budgeting1
Coordinating1
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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
Certified Information Systems Security Professional1
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)1
CompTIA Certification1
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)1
CompTIA Security+1
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Top 5 Programs

Degree
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Computer Science9
0%
Management Information Systems, General4
-50%
Architectural Design1
Computer Engineering, General1
Engineering, General1
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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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