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  • RusselSmith Group logo

    SharePoint Developer

    RusselSmith GroupLagos, Nigeria16 April

    RusselSmith is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and ...

    Onsite
  • Moniepoint Inc. (Formerly TeamApt Inc.) logo

    Backend Engineer (Java)

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria15 April

    Moniepoint is a financial technology company digitising Africa’s real economy by building a financial ecosystem for businesses, providing them with all ...

    Remote
  • EMGE Resources logo

    Mid-Senior NestJS / Next.js Developer

    EMGE ResourcesAbuja, Nigeria15 April

    Our goal is to utilize decades of real world expertise to focus on closing the logistics gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa beginning with Nigeria.Job Summary ...

    Onsite
  • NewGlobe logo

    Front-end Engineer - Software Development

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria15 April

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

    Onsite
  • Shirewood Technologies Limited logo

    Backend Engineer

    Shirewood Technologie..Lagos, Nigeria15 April

    Shirewood Technologies Limited (RC7297121) is a full fledged Information Technology services company with the technology, capability and skills to deliver ...

    Hybrid
  • Revent Technologies Limited logo

    Robotic Process Automation Developer

    Revent Technologies L..Lagos, Nigeria15 April

    Revent Technologies Limited is a technology solutions provider for dynamic organizations, providing bespoke software design and development, developer ...

    Onsite
  • Baobabplus logo

    DevOps Engineer

    BaobabplusLagos, Nigeria15 April

    We are a social business committed to energy access and digital access in Africa. We make accessible to all innovative products that meet the needs of local ...

    Onsite
  • Roadlamp Limited logo

    Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer

    Roadlamp LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 April

    RoadLamp Limited is an EPCI that has operated in the oil and gas sector for over 7 years. We have risen through the ranks of the industry with a growing ...

    Onsite
  • Elizabeth Maddeux logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Elizabeth MaddeuxAbuja, Nigeria14 April

    Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate ...

    Remote
  • MOJEC/CLOU Meters Company logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester

    MOJEC/CLOU Meters Com..Lagos, Nigeria14 April

    MOJEC Power is ranked in the top 3 Nigerian Companies operating in the power sector. Mojec Power is the leading electricity contractor to African Governments ...

    Onsite
  • Alerzo Limited logo

    Motion Designer

    Alerzo LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 April

    ALERZO limited is a B2B logistic company with the aim of reinventing and revolutionizing the way goods move from manufacturer to retailers in Emerging ...

    Onsite
  • IHS Towers logo

    Specialist, Applications & AI Development

    IHS TowersLagos, Nigeria14 April

    For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog ...

    Onsite
  • Techduce Africa logo

    UI/UX Designer

    Techduce AfricaLagos, Nigeria11 April

    Techduce Africa is a Software Development Leading Company in Africa. The organization focuses on web-based business tools and information technology, including ...

    Hybrid
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    Senior Dotnet Developer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria11 April

    At Conclase Consulting, we provide top notch IT solutions and support services to help you transform your business into an Intelligent Enterprise, redefine the ...

    Onsite
  • KloudOpp Limited logo

    Node.js Junior Developer

    KloudOpp LimitedNigeria11 April

    KloudOpp Limited is a startup educational technology company, building talents and providing opportunities for them.Job Description We’re looking for a ...

    Remote
  • KloudOpp Limited logo

    Quality Assurance Manual / Automation Tester (Junior Level)

    KloudOpp LimitedNigeria10 April

    KloudOpp Limited is a startup educational technology company, building talents and providing opportunities for them.Job Description We are looking for a ...

    Remote

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.