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  • Lorgarithm logo

    Senior Backend Engineer

    LorgarithmLagos, Nigeria15 July

    Lorgarithm is a global recruitment, and talent Factory located within the hearth of Africa.Job brief We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join ...

    Hybrid
  • Lorgarithm logo

    Full Stack Engineer (NestJS Backend & Next.js Frontend)

    LorgarithmLagos, Nigeria15 July

    Lorgarithm is a global recruitment, and talent Factory located within the hearth of Africa.Position Overview: We are seeking five (5) highly skilled Full ...

    Onsite
  • Globalclique logo

    Senior Economic Researcher & Business Writer

    GlobalcliqueLagos, Nigeria14 July

    Globalclique is a Real Estate + Technology Company, working with a clear goal and definition of purpose to transform the Nigerian Real Estate and Construction ...

    Onsite
  • SimpliRide logo

    Senior iOS Developer

    SimpliRideLagos, Nigeria14 July

    At Simpliride, we envision a world where every journey is more than just travel—it’s a step towards the future. We are driven by the ambition to ...

    Remote
  • Sproutly logo

    Frontend Developer Internship

    SproutlyLagos, Nigeria14 July

    Financial app for Teens- access your funds instantly through your Sproutly Prepaid Debit card and Banking appAbout the job We are looking for a passionate and ...

    Onsite
  • InterSwitch logo

    Dynamics Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria14 July

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

    Hybrid
  • InterSwitch logo

    Customer Relationship Management Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria14 July

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

    Hybrid
  • InterSwitch logo

    Dynamics Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria14 July

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

    Hybrid
  • HRLeverage Africa logo

    Senior Copywriter

    HRLeverage AfricaLagos, Nigeria11 July

    HRLeverage Africa is an HR, Outsourcing and Recruitment Service Provider. As a company, we deliver excellent spectrum of HR Business Solutions through a ...

    Onsite
  • Skyline University College (SUC) logo

    Software Developer

    Skyline University Co..Kano, Nigeria11 July

    Skyline University College was established under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, member of the UAE Supreme Council and the ...

    Onsite
  • Software Business Solutions Consulting logo

    Senior IOS Developer

    Software Business Sol..Lagos, Nigeria11 July

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

    Remote
  • Terawork logo

    Head of Software Engineering

    TeraworkAbuja, Nigeria11 July

    TERAWORK.COM is a virtual meeting point for getting work done. TERAWORK is a bridge between service providers and the individuals and businesses that need ...

    Onsite
  • PureLife Health logo

    Full Stack Engineer

    PureLife HealthLagos, Nigeria11 July

    Purelife Health is building Nigeria’s leading integrated, tech-enabled healthcare platform, combining clinics, pharmacy, telemedicine, microinsurance, and ...

    Hybrid
  • Revent Technologies Limited logo

    Senior Java Software Engineer

    Revent Technologies L..Lagos, Nigeria11 July

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

    Onsite
  • FoodCourt logo

    Front End Intern

    FoodCourtLagos, Nigeria10 July

    The FoodCourt app lets you order from a curation of virtual restaurant brands & shops focused on the most popular food & convenience categories wherever you ...

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

    Senior iOS Developer

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria10 July

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

    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.