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  • GEN128 Limited logo

    Mobile Application Developer

    GEN128 LimitedLagos, Nigeria07 September

    GN128 develops, maintains and sells application software and related services, our mission and values are to help our clients realize their full potential.Role ...

    Onsite
  • Infinion Technologies logo

    Full Stack Developer [C#, .Net, Reactjs]

    Infinion TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria06 September

    Infinion Technologies - We are a technology and business solutions Company established with the objective of providing world class solutions to Enterprise ...

    Onsite
  • Women Reform Organization logo

    Volunteer IT/Web Developer

    Women Reform Organiza..Lagos, Nigeria06 September

    We are a Pan-African, Humanitarian Organization with the social corporate responsibility of creating awareness, enlightenment, and regenerating the giant ...

    Remote
  • InterSwitch logo

    Dynamics Developer

    InterSwitchLagos, Nigeria06 September

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

    Hybrid
  • Veegil Media logo

    Fullstack Software Developer

    Veegil MediaLagos, Nigeria06 September

    We are Veegil Media, a non-partisan technology and media organization that seeks to transform societies with technology. We promote civic engagement and good ...

    Onsite
  • 54 Collective logo

    Ruby on Rails Developer (Zindi)

    54 CollectiveLagos, Nigeria06 September

    54 Collective is a leading venture capital firm revolutionising investment and scaling idea to early-stage ventures throughout Africa. We are a ...

    Remote
  • Furex Technologies logo

    Motion Designer

    Furex TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria06 September

    Furetin Xchanger is your one stop platform to buy, sell and exchange gift cards and cryptocurrency. Trade with the bestRole Description This is a full-time ...

    Onsite
  • Lightech Consulting logo

    In-House CMS Web Developer

    Lightech ConsultingRivers, Nigeria05 September

    Lightech is an innovative and creative I.T Agency with branches in Port Harcourt & Abuja, offering all round IT services ranging from web design, digital ...

    Onsite
  • Uridium Technologies logo

    Quality Assurance Specialist

    Uridium TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Uridium Technologies Limited is an IT Solutions delivery company that was set up and incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990, to bridge ...

    Onsite
  • Nomba (Formerly Kudi) logo

    Senior Backend Engineer

    Nomba (Formerly Kudi)Lagos, Nigeria05 September

    We are building an ecosystem that simplifies how businesses accept payments, make payments and manage operations. This journey started in 2016 with simplifying ...

    Onsite
  • Dangote logo

    SharePoint Developer

    DangoteLagos, Nigeria05 September

    The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' ...

    Onsite
  • Sunfi Technology Limited logo

    Product Quality Assurance Engineer

    Sunfi Technology Limi..Lagos, Nigeria05 September

    SunFi is an energy financial technology platform that connects people who want solar energy access to payment plans that match their needs. We work with ...

    Onsite
  • Trusoft Limited logo

    Automation Test Analyst

    Trusoft LimitedLagos, Nigeria05 September

    Trusoft Limited is an indigenous software company, specialising in the design and development of software solutions. Trusoft has built its brand around ...

    Remote
  • Cowrywise logo

    Backend Engineer (Infrastructure,API Engineer, Devops)

    CowrywiseLagos, Nigeria05 September

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

    Onsite
  • EMGE Resources logo

    Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Software Developer

    EMGE ResourcesAbuja, Nigeria05 September

    Our goal is to utilize decades of real world expertise to focus on closing the logistics gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa beginning with Nigeria.Position Overview: ...

    Onsite
  • Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) logo

    Software Developer / Digitalization Lead

    Sanitas Health and De..Abuja, Nigeria05 September

    Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF), a recognized Nigerian non-governmental organization (NGO) passionately committed to driving positive ...

    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.