Software Developer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Software Developer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Collaborate with other computer specialists to create optimum software
Recommend software upgrades for customers’ existing programs and systems
Analyze users’ needs, design, test, and develop software to meet those needs
Document every aspect of the application or system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades
Ensure that the software continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing
Create a variety of models and diagrams (such as flowcharts) that instruct programmers how to write the software code
Design each piece of the application or system and plan how the pieces will work together
Preparing reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status.
Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
Conferring with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Software Developer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Software Developer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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