Software Development Job Industry

Question 1

Website Developer description + skills + salary

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

Mobile developer description + skills + salary

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

Systems Developer description + skills + salary

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

Game developer description + skills + salary

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Database administrator description.

Answer 5

• 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.

Question 6

Database administrator skills + salary

Answer 6

• Skills:
• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making skills
• London AV: £55,211

Question 7

Data scientist description + skills + salary

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

5 key soft skills as a developer:

Answer 8

• Communication
• Innovation & Creative thinking
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork