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  • Portrec Resourcing logo

    Full Stack Developer

    Portrec ResourcingLagos, Nigeria23 January

    Portrec Resourcing recruits’ talents across all sectors that cover talent resourcing and executive, umbrella company, and payroll services. You can get in ...

    Onsite
  • Kuda Bank logo

    Senior iOS Engineer - Swift

    Kuda BankLagos, Nigeria23 January

    Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the ...

    Hybrid
  • Kuda Bank logo

    iOS Engineer - Swift

    Kuda BankLagos, Nigeria23 January

    Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the ...

    Hybrid
  • Biz Afric Solutions logo

    PHP/Laravel Developer

    Biz Afric SolutionsAbuja, Nigeria22 January

    About the Job Our client, is an innovative digital health company committed to improving healthcare access, engagement, and outcomes through intelligent ...

    Onsite
  • Infytel Communications logo

    Backend Developer - Senior

    Infytel Communication..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Infytel Communications Ltd. is a leading information technology company that specializes in providing industry-focused solutions integrated with leading-edge ...

    Onsite
  • Sophia ERP Limited (SEL) logo

    Full-Stack Software Developer

    Sophia ERP Limited (S..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Sophia ERP Limited (SEL) is an Enterprise Solutions Development Organization, on a mission to power MSMEs and Large corporates across sub-Saharan Africa with ...

    Onsite
  • Software Business Solutions Consulting logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Software Business Sol..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC) is a boutique, minority-owned and managed, consulting firm, working with global clients to uncover opportunities ...

    Onsite
  • PiggyTech Global Limited (“PiggyVest”) logo

    Senior Backend Software Engineer (Core Banking & Fintech)

    PiggyTech Global Limi..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Piggyvest is a platform that helps individuals and businesses manage their finances effectively - save and invest with ease. Job Summary We are building the ...

    Onsite
  • PiggyTech Global Limited (“PiggyVest”) logo

    Senior Backend Software Engineer (High-Scale Systems)

    PiggyTech Global Limi..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Piggyvest is a platform that helps individuals and businesses manage their finances effectively - save and invest with ease. Job Summary We are looking to ...

    Onsite
  • Shuttlers logo

    Senior QA Engineer

    ShuttlersNigeria22 January

    Shuttlers is a platform that enables professionals access efficient shared transportation in Lagos Metropolis. We help transform the stressful time commuting ...

    Remote
  • Sproxil logo

    Backend Developer (Python)

    SproxilLagos, Nigeria22 January

    Sproxil uses mobile technology to combat counterfeiting and increase brand equity with innovative, consumer-focused product protection and targeted marketing ...

    Onsite
  • M-KOPA logo

    Senior D365 Solutions Architect

    M-KOPALagos, Nigeria21 January

    M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our ...

    Remote
  • Ritman University logo

    Programmer I / System Analyst I (RUSS 08)

    Ritman UniversityAkwa Ibom, Nigeria21 January

    The Proprietor of Ritman University, Ritman Investment Services Limited, undertook to establish a University as a rational development in its efforts in ...

    Onsite
  • Ritman University logo

    Programmer II / System Analyst II (RUSS 07)

    Ritman UniversityAkwa Ibom, Nigeria21 January

    The Proprietor of Ritman University, Ritman Investment Services Limited, undertook to establish a University as a rational development in its efforts in ...

    Onsite
  • Suburban Fiber Company logo

    Full Stack Developer

    Suburban Fiber Compan..Abuja, Nigeria21 January

    Unlock the power of the cloud and a world of new possibilities with Suburban, a converged solutions based organization that provides the infrastructure for ...

    Onsite
  • Suburban Fiber Company logo

    Back-End Developer

    Suburban Fiber Compan..Abuja, Nigeria21 January

    Unlock the power of the cloud and a world of new possibilities with Suburban, a converged solutions based organization that provides the infrastructure for ...

    Onsite

What is software development?

Software development is a set of computer science activities that involves the process of creating, designing, testing, deploying and supporting software. The goal is to create ready and easy-to-use software for everyday life. On the other hand, software is the set of instructions and programs that tell a computer what and what not to do. It is the software that makes a computer programmable. 

Types of Software Development

Front-end Development

Front-end development is the part of software development that is most available to the user. It is the part that deals with building the user interface and managing client-side behaviour. It consists of the graphical elements of any application or website.

Back-end Development 

Back-end development comprises server-side behaviour, which correlates to servers, databases, application programming interfaces (APIs), and other internal structures powering the software application itself.

Full-stack Development 

Full-stack development deals with both the back-end and front-end development of a website or application. It is a combination of client-side and server-side development. 

Application Development 

Application development is about creating a software program (or a set of them) designed to perform various tasks required by a business. It contains various activities, such as designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications. 

API Development 

API, or Application Programming Interface, refers to a set of rules and protocols used for software interaction. APIs allow different software applications to communicate and interact with each other, extending software functionality and enhancing the overall user experience.

Desktop Development 

Desktop development exclusively creates applications that run on a desktop operating system, such as Windows, Mac, or Linux. This is opposed to developers that create applications that run on mobile, tablet, or other devices. 

Some other types of software development include:

  • Data Science 

  • Cloud Computing Development 

  • Mobile App Development 

  • Software Tools Development 

  • Security Software Development 

  • Video Game Development 

  • DevOps Engineering 

Skills needed for software development 

Programming Language

To be a software developer, you must have knowledge of programming languages. They are source code a person can write for a software program. Some of them are Javascript, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, PHP, etc. 

Data Structure and Algorithms 

A good knowledge of data structure and algorithms is at the heart of software development. This skill is required to organize massive amounts of code using the right structure and to solve a specific problem in less time and space.

Source Control

Source control helps software developers manage and store their code. A developer who is proficient in version control is in popular demand in a number of organizations.

Testing 

Every software program requires an intricate testing process before a company can release it to consumers. So, every software developer must understand the concept of unit, integration and system testing. 

Operating Systems 

A software developer should know the fundamentals and mechanisms of different operating systems. Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux are the primary operating systems for computers, while iOS and Android are two common options for mobile phones. 

Databases

Another essential skill for developers is the knowledge of working with databases. It is impossible to develop any kind of application and software for an organization without the knowledge of the enterprise database.

How do I become a software developer? 

  • Decide the field and type of software development you want to venture into.

  • Enhance your software development skills and learn the new ones you ought to learn. You can do this by registering for a course or even self-learning. 

  • Get certifications in software development or pursue a degree in it. 

  • Begin to build mini-projects that you can showcase when the time comes. 

  • Apply for software development jobs in line with your field.