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  • Kuda Bank logo

    Senior Android Engineer

    Kuda BankLagos, Nigeria03 October

    Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the ...

    Hybrid
  • Conclase Consulting logo

    Frontend Developer

    Conclase ConsultingLagos, Nigeria03 October

    At Conclase Consulting, we provide top notch IT solutions and support services to help you transform your business into an Intelligent Enterprise, redefine the ...

    Hybrid
  • Uniswitch Technology Limited logo

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    Uniswitch Technology ..Lagos, Nigeria03 October

    At Uniswitch our specialization lies in enabling seamless transactions and managing financial processes, as demonstrated by our successful track record across ...

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

    Backend Engineer (Java)

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria03 October

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

    Remote
  • F-PRO Computer College logo

    Full-Stack Web Developer and Application Programming Instructor

    F-PRO Computer Colleg..Lagos, Nigeria03 October

    F-PRO Computer College offers world class computer training & certification in the ICT Industry with major focus on IT Training/Education, Publishing, ...

    Onsite
  • Yassir logo

    Product Designer (UI / UX)

    YassirLagos, Nigeria03 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
  • Yassir logo

    Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

    YassirLagos, Nigeria03 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
  • Yassir logo

    Staff Back-End Engineer "Nodejs"

    YassirLagos, Nigeria03 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 ...

    Onsite
  • M-KOPA logo

    Principal Backend Engineer

    M-KOPALagos, Nigeria02 October

    M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our ...

    Onsite
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Senior Frontend Developer

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary As a Senior Frontend ...

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

    Frontend Engineer (React)

    Moniepoint Inc. (Form..Lagos, Nigeria02 October

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

    Remote
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Mid-Level Frontend Developer

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary We are looking for an ...

    Onsite
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Senior - Frontend Developer - VueJs

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary We are looking for an ...

    Onsite
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Senior Laravel Developer

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary We are seeking a ...

    Onsite
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Junior Laravel Developer

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary We are seeking a ...

    Onsite
  • SeamlessHR Limited logo

    Mid-Level Laravel Developer

    SeamlessHR LimitedLagos, Nigeria02 October

    We depend on the sheer brilliance and amazing skills of our product managers, designers, developers and business executives. Job Summary We are seeking 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.