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  • InterSwitch logo

    React Native Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria17 February

    Interswitch Limited is an integrated payment and transaction processing company that provides technology integration, advisory services, transaction processing ...

    Onsite
  • Aptech Computer Education logo

    Software Engineering Instructor

    Aptech Computer Educa..Lagos, Nigeria17 February

    Aptech is a global learning solutions company that commenced its education and training business in 1986 and has trained over 7 million students worldwide. ...

    Onsite
  • Yassir logo

    Senior Mobile iOS Engineer (Last Mile Delivery)

    YassirLagos, Nigeria17 February

    Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently ...

    Onsite
  • eHealth Systems Africa logo

    DevOps Manager

    eHealth Systems Afric..Lagos, Nigeria17 February

    eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed ...

    Onsite
  • NewGlobe logo

    Full-Stack Engineer, Software Development (Core focus :- .NET)

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria17 February

    NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a ...

    Onsite
  • NewGlobe logo

    Lead Engineer, Software Development

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria17 February

    NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a ...

    Onsite
  • Sproxil logo

    Java Developer

    SproxilLagos, Nigeria16 February

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

    Onsite
  • Ha-Shem Limited logo

    Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure)

    Ha-Shem LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 February

    Ha-Shem Limited was founded in 2004, we set out to redefine the meaning of IT support, and consulting, and to create a better IT experience from small and ...

    Onsite
  • OnePyramid logo

    Full Stack Developer (Flutter & Laravel)

    OnePyramidLagos, Nigeria12 February

    One Pyramid is focused on offering training and development activities that aligns your skill sets with global best practices At the heart of our philosophy is ...

    Onsite
  • FairMoney logo

    Software Engineer - Frontend (Mobile, React Native)

    FairMoneyLagos, Nigeria12 February

    FairMoney is a digital platform in Nigeria that allows you access instant loans in a few minutes through our android app. You will be working as a Software ...

    Remote
  • Tobams Group logo

    Associate Frontend Developer (Next.js)

    Tobams GroupLagos, Nigeria12 February

    Tobams Group is a leading provider of digital solutions, focusing on mobile app development, website design, tech talent acquisition, and strategic marketing, ...

    Onsite
  • Ha-Shem Limited logo

    Senior Modern Workplace Solution Engineer

    Ha-Shem LimitedLagos, Nigeria12 February

    Ha-Shem Limited was founded in 2004, we set out to redefine the meaning of IT support, and consulting, and to create a better IT experience from small and ...

    Onsite
  • Duplo logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    DuploLagos, Nigeria12 February

    Duplo is building the platform to power the next generation of financial services. Our mission is to help companies expand financial access for all. Our simple ...

    Onsite
  • Jibs-Ray Nigeria Limited logo

    Enterprise Software Quality Assurance and Testing Engineer

    Jibs-Ray Nigeria Limi..Lagos, Nigeria12 February

    Jibs-Ray Nigeria Limited is a recruitment and consulting company established in 2018 to proffer manpower solutions to its clients.Job Summary We are seeking ...

    Onsite
  • PPC Limited logo

    Application / Software Developer

    PPC LimitedLagos, Nigeria11 February

    With over 20 years track record of delivering turnkey engineering solutions across 5 business sectors - Telecommunications, Energy, Health, Transport and ...

    Onsite
  • PPC Limited logo

    Software Developer

    PPC LimitedLagos, Nigeria11 February

    With over 20 years track record of delivering turnkey engineering solutions across 5 business sectors - Telecommunications, Energy, Health, Transport and ...

    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.