It is already known that a degree in software development can make someone a desirable job candidate in multiple fields, but what career path is best? By completing a degree with a diverse curriculum, software developers are qualified to pursue a career in social media, education, defense, healthcare and even advanced manufacturing.
Below, we outline five job paths for software developers.
Mobile Application Developer
In the thriving world of social media and brand marketing, many organizations are creating cross-platform innovation by utilizing mobile apps. As a result, software developers are needed to create fully-functional, appropriate applications for business clients. Everyone from banks to healthcare professionals are capitalizing on the resource directly in everyone's pocket - phones - and creating clean, accessible apps. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of an application developer is $99,530 as of May 2014.
Cloud Application Developer
With Google's reliance on Google Drive, Microsoft's steady transition to cloud-driven apps, and Apple's institution of the iCloud, developing web apps is increasingly relevant. The creation of tablets and laptops like Google's Chromebook has created an even greater demand for applications that share information in a secure, storage-based application. Again, cross-platform social media and business applications have begun using cloud applications in increasing numbers, beneficial for software developers. As of May 2014, the median salary for mobile and cloud application developers is the same, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software Developer
The field of software development is projected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2022, and at the current median salary of $93,350 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) is highly pursued. As primary problem solvers, software developers work with analysts to improve systems and test projects before publication. They also create the code that links various systems and maintain said systems after they are live. They can freelance to problem-solve specific issues determined by IT analysts, or they can work in-house with organizations to maintain systemic goals and functions.
Web Developer
As a web developer, responsibilities include coding websites for the best function in terms of readability, functionality, and ease of use. These professionals understand the details required by various browsers so healthcare websites can run on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, and even Opera. They use JavaScript, CSS, and JQuery to utilize various web applications on the site and understand the importance of coherent navigation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,s of 2012, the median salary for web developers across the board is $62,500 .
Independent Video Game Developer
For creative developers, independent video games offer an outlet for conceptual design and execution thereof. Developers test the final product and create prototypes, while using C++ tools and more complicated, innovative codes as dictated by the medium and style. While other development jobs require basic communication skills, video game development requires communication for not only working through glitches, but in the pre-phase of design and the testing phases. As of 2012, video game developers received the same median salary as web developers at $93,350 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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