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  • Moniepoint Inc. (Formerly TeamApt Inc.) logo

    Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria16 November

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

    Onsite
  • Parkway Project Limited logo

    .Net Developer

    Parkway Project Limit..Lagos, Nigeria15 November

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

    Hybrid
  • eMedicStore logo

    Senior Fullstack Systems Engineer

    eMedicStoreLagos, Nigeria15 November

    emedic store is an online specialised marketplace for pharmaceutical and medical products. We harness the power of technology to deliver innovative, ...

    Onsite
  • Everty logo

    Senior Web Developer

    EvertyLagos, Nigeria15 November

    Everty owns and develops prime real estate around the world. Our portfolio of Class-A commercial, residential, hotel, and mixed-use properties span the ...

    Remote
  • OnfleekQ Technologies Limited logo

    Mobile Developer (React Native)

    OnfleekQ Technologies..Abuja, Nigeria14 November

    onfleekQ Technologies Limited is a Beauty Technology company utilizing technology to meet everyday consumer needs in the Beauty, Personal care and Wellness ...

    Onsite
  • Visa Incorporated logo

    Senior Implementation Consultant (Data & Processing Localization)

    Visa IncorporatedLagos, Nigeria14 November

    Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, banks and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling ...

    Onsite
  • eTranzact logo

    Backend Developer

    eTranzactLagos, Nigeria14 November

    eTranzact is Nigeria's first award winning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing platform. eTranzact has ...

    Onsite
  • mDoc Healthcare logo

    Software Engineering Manager

    mDoc HealthcareLagos, Nigeria14 November

    We are a Telehealth information and technology firm primarily focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. We work at the intersection of patients and service providers to ...

    Onsite
  • eTranzact logo

    Front End Developer

    eTranzactLagos, Nigeria14 November

    eTranzact is Nigeria's first award winning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing platform. eTranzact has ...

    Onsite
  • Voyatek Group logo

    IOS Developer

    Voyatek GroupLagos, Nigeria14 November

    Voyatek Group is a constellation of companies that form your North Star in a world of possibilities. With our diverse array of travel solutions, cutting-edge ...

    Onsite
  • Tanta Innovative Limited logo

    Senior Back-End Developer

    Tanta Innovative Limi..Lagos, Nigeria14 November

    Tanta Innovative delivers expert solutions tailored to your unique needs. With unbeatable quality, unmatched pricing, and guaranteed on-time delivery, we ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 November

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Backend Engineer (.Net)

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 November

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Credit Direct Limited logo

    Senior Backend Engineer (Mobile and POS)

    Credit Direct LimitedLagos, Nigeria14 November

    Credit Direct Limited is a non-bank finance company with its Head-Quarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 2006 and is focused on providing ...

    Onsite
  • Polaris Digitech Limited logo

    Backend Developer (Intern)

    Polaris Digitech Limi..Lagos, Nigeria14 November

    POLARIS DIGITECH LIMITED is an efficiently well-run company of professionals set on impacting on the planning and implementation of Rural and Urban Development ...

    Onsite
  • Wiseki Technologies logo

    Senior Back-End Developer

    Wiseki TechnologiesOyo, Nigeria14 November

    We're an all-inclusive digital services company 10Years’ Experience in IT More About Our Success Stories Nobody else has the breadth of products and services ...

    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.