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  • AB Microfinance Bank logo

    Software Quality Assurance Officer

    AB Microfinance BankLagos, Nigeria07 May

    AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is a foreign-owned financial institution, based in Lagos state, which offers a broad range of financial services to micro, small ...

    Onsite
  • Snapnet Limited logo

    UI/UX Designer

    Snapnet LimitedLagos, Nigeria07 May

    Snapnet is a fast growing firm focused in developing industry specific solutions, Business consulting and Systems Integration with offices in Lagos and Abuja, ...

    Onsite
  • Bumpa logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    BumpaLagos, Nigeria07 May

    Commerce is becoming ever more digital, the way we sell, buy and exchange value is changing faster than ever. Buyers want more convenient ways to buy, pay for ...

    Onsite
  • Norrenberger Financial Group logo

    Enterprise Software Analyst

    Norrenberger Financia..Lagos, Nigeria07 May

    Norrenberger is a leading, independent financial services group that provides bespoke financial solutions that add value to our individual and institutional ...

    Onsite
  • RusselSmith Group logo

    SharePoint Developer

    RusselSmith GroupNigeria06 May

    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
  • Roqqu Nigeria Limited logo

    Motion/Asset Designer

    Roqqu Nigeria LimitedLagos, Nigeria06 May

    Roqqu is the fastest and easiest way to buy, sell and securely store your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.About Us: We are looking for a Motion/Asset ...

    Onsite
  • GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) logo

    Edutrack Officer– Web and Mobile Application Development

    GOALPrime Organizatio..Katsina, Zamfara, Nigeria06 May

    GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a non-governmental and nonprofit organization that strife to make life of vulnerable women and children better through ...

    Onsite
  • Credility FIN Services Limited logo

    Full Stack Developer

    Credility FIN Service..Lagos, Nigeria05 May

    Credility Financial Services Limited is a dynamic fintech company dedicated to Revolutionalizing the financial sector through innovative, technology-driven ...

    Onsite
  • Vastraktech Technologies logo

    Intermediate Backend Developer

    Vastraktech Technolog..Nigeria05 May

    Vastraktech specializes in a comprehensive range of software development and digital solutions, including, CPA campaign, platform provisioning mobile apps, ...

    Remote
  • Vastraktech Technologies logo

    Front-End Developer

    Vastraktech Technolog..Nigeria05 May

    Vastraktech specializes in a comprehensive range of software development and digital solutions, including, CPA campaign, platform provisioning mobile apps, ...

    Remote
  • Stresert Services Limited logo

    Software Engineer

    Stresert Services Lim..Kwara, Nigeria03 May

    StreSERT is a professional services organisation that offers quality stress-free solutions to corporate organisations. We offer business support and integrated ...

    Onsite
  • Parkway Project Limited logo

    .Net Developer

    Parkway Project Limit..Lagos, Nigeria02 May

    Parkway is a leading financial technology provider creating modern banking experiences, proudly developed by Africans and delivered through Africa’s ...

    Onsite
  • Branch International logo

    DevOps Engineer

    Branch InternationalNigeria02 May

    Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company based in San Francisco and Nairobi. We use technology to dramatically reduce the cost of delivering financial ...

    Remote
  • Branch International logo

    Backend Software Engineer

    Branch InternationalNigeria02 May

    Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company based in San Francisco and Nairobi. We use technology to dramatically reduce the cost of delivering financial ...

    Onsite
  • Tek Experts logo

    Cloud Engineer - DevOps and Automation

    Tek ExpertsLagos, Nigeria01 May

    Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. ...

    Hybrid
  • Stanbic IBTC logo

    Engineer, Software

    Stanbic IBTCLagos, Nigeria01 May

    Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC is a full service financial services group with a clear focus on three main business pillars - Corporate and Investment Banking, ...

    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.