Software Development Job Industry Flashcards
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Website Developer description + skills + salary
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- Every company with a website requires a web developer (in demand)
- They build web pages, and are responsible for the frontend.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Strong creative skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
London AV: £45,614
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Mobile developer description + skills + salary
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- They build apps for platforms such as android and IOS.
- Skills:
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Problem solving.
- Teamwork skills.
- Eager to keep up to date with trends in apps.
- London AV: £62,705
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Systems Developer description + skills + salary
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- Generally responsible for the backend of a computer program or app.
- Skills:
- Problem solving.
- Strong communication skills.
- Drive to keep up-to-date with developments/trends in tech.
- London AV: £68,299
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Game developer description + skills + salary
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- Designs games for a multitude of different systems (consoles, PCs).
- Can specialize in a specific field, eg audio, animations.
- Skills:
- Design skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Problem solving.
- London AV: £51,100
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Database administrator description.
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- Companies generate large amounts of data, which can be analysed & studied to find trends etc.
- Data administrators organise this data, in order to make the data useful.
- They manage databases, and make systems to store & secure a variety of data.
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Database administrator skills + salary
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- Skills:
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- London AV: £55,211
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Data scientist description + skills + salary
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- Analyse company data, with the goal of identifying, managing, and solving business problems.
- Discover patterns, trends, and create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.
- Skills:
- Think clearly using logic and reasoning
- Understand how businesses work and run.
- Written & verbal communication skills.
- London AV: £62,319
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5 key soft skills as a developer:
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- Communication
- Innovation & Creative thinking
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork