O*NET Career Intelligence

Software Developers, Applications

SOC 15-1132.00

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Programming

4.0

Systems Analysis

3.9

Systems Evaluation

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Operations Analysis

3.5

Speaking

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

5.0

Engineering and Technology

4.0

English Language

3.8

Mathematics

3.6

Design

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.0

Telecommunications

2.8

Administration and Management

2.5

Key Tasks

1Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.

2Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

3Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

4Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

5Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Also Known As

.NET Developer Android Developer Application Architect Application Developer Application Integration Engineer Application Integrator Applications Analyst Applications Developer Applications Engineer Applications Programmer