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  • Liberty Assured logo

    Backend Engineer

    Liberty AssuredLagos, Nigeria09 October

    We are a finance and technology driven organisation who are really passionate about making financial inclusion count for everyone.Job Description As a Backend ...

    Onsite
  • Liberty Assured logo

    Frontend Developer

    Liberty AssuredLagos, Nigeria09 October

    We are a finance and technology driven organisation who are really passionate about making financial inclusion count for everyone.Description  We are ...

    Onsite
  • Cowrywise logo

    Backend Engineer (Infrastructure,API Engineer, Devops)

    CowrywiseLagos, Nigeria09 October

    Cowrywise is a fintech company democratizing access to premium financial services by making these services available to the mass market cheaply.About the ...

    Onsite
  • Cellulant logo

    Senior Software Engineer In Test- QA Engineer

    CellulantLagos, Nigeria09 October

    Cellulant is a mobile commerce and content company that manages delivers and bills for digital content and commerce service actualized over telecom network. ...

    Onsite
  • Elonatech Nigeria Limited logo

    Full Stack Developer (Intern)

    Elonatech Nigeria Lim..Lagos, Nigeria09 October

    Elonatech Nigeria Limited is a diversified company in pursuit of excellence in ‘IT’. Our company's logistical services are designed for the ...

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  • Canonical logo

    Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Systems Integrations Software Engineer

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Software Engineer - OpenStack

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Go Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Software Engineer - Python and K8s

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Billing System Software Engineer

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Yassir logo

    Staff/Lead Backend Engineer (Nodejs) - FS

    YassirLagos, Nigeria09 October

    Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently ...

    Remote
  • Canonical logo

    Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Canonical logo

    Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer

    CanonicalLagos, Nigeria09 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
  • Tezza Business Solutions Ltd logo

    Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    Tezza Business Soluti..Lagos, Nigeria08 October

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

    Onsite
  • Mintyn Digital Bank logo

    Junior Graphic Designer

    Mintyn Digital BankLagos, Nigeria08 October

    Mintyn Digital Bank is the best digital bank in Nigeria that puts you in control. We are a self-service platform developed for customers to carry out a range ...

    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.