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  • Pagatech Limited logo

    Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

    Pagatech LimitedLagos, Nigeria23 October

    Pagatech was founded in early 2009 with a vision to enable a cashless society and bank the unbanked in Africa. Our first product offering, Paga, is a direct to ...

    Hybrid
  • Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited logo

    Frontend Developer/Full Stack - NYSC

    Mitiget Assurance and..Lagos, Nigeria23 October

    Mitiget is a leading Enterprise Information Security company delivering comprehensive security, safety and compliance solutions. Our solutions are the most ...

    Onsite
  • Zipnet Innovations & Technologies Ltd logo

    Senior Frontend Developer

    Zipnet Innovations & ..Lagos, Nigeria23 October

    At Zipnet Innovation & Technologies Ltd we are a Technology services and solution provider specialized in end to end IT services and solutions for Business and ...

    Onsite
  • Etta Atlantic Memorial Hospital logo

    Backend Developer (DotNET)

    Etta Atlantic Memoria..Lagos, Nigeria23 October

    Requirements: Proficiency in DotNET development Experience building scalable and secure backend services Familiarity with APIs and database management Strong ...

    Onsite
  • Vincintore Limited logo

    Software Developer

    Vincintore LimitedLagos, Nigeria23 October

    Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and dedicated Full-Time Software Developer to join our dynamic team You will work closely with the CEO/ ...

    Onsite
  • Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company logo

    Software Developer

    Ikeja Electricity Dis..Lagos, Nigeria23 October

    Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja ...

    Onsite
  • Stanbic IBTC logo

    Team Lead, QA

    Stanbic IBTCLagos, Nigeria22 October

    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
  • Mkobo Microfinance Bank Limited (Mkobobank) logo

    QA Engineer

    Mkobo Microfinance Ba..Lagos, Nigeria22 October

    MKOBO Microfinance Bank Limited is a fully licensed MFB by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for ...

    Onsite
  • GVA Partners logo

    Technical Lead / Senior Software Developer

    GVA PartnersLagos, Nigeria22 October

    Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to ...

    Onsite
  • iRecharge Tech-Innovations logo

    Senior Backend Engineer

    iRecharge Tech-Innova..Abuja, Nigeria22 October

    iRecharge Tech-Innovations is an internet-powered distribution platform that enables users to purchase virtual products and services such as airtime and mobile ...

    Remote
  • iRecharge Tech-Innovations logo

    Backend Engineer [PHP]

    iRecharge Tech-Innova..Abuja, Nigeria22 October

    iRecharge Tech-Innovations is an internet-powered distribution platform that enables users to purchase virtual products and services such as airtime and mobile ...

    Remote
  • Tezza Business Solutions Ltd logo

    QA Tester

    Tezza Business Soluti..Lagos, Nigeria22 October

    Tezza”(te-zza) from the Italian word "Completezza” embodies our commitment to providing IT and Business Solutions that are comprehensive, through ...

    Onsite
  • Nation Builders College of Technology (NABCOTECH) logo

    Senior Programmer / Systems Programme Analyst

    Nation Builders Colle..Delta, Nigeria22 October

    The Nation Builders College of Technology (NABCOTECH) is a faith-based institution founded by Christ Holy Church International (a.k.a. Nation Builders) in ...

    Onsite
  • Canonical logo

    Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria22 October

    We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular ...

    Remote
  • NewGlobe logo

    Lead Engineer - Fullstack, Software Development

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria22 October

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

    Onsite
  • NewGlobe logo

    Senior Android Engineer, Software Development

    NewGlobeLagos, Nigeria22 October

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

    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.