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Software Developer

Developers design and build the applications that run modern business. Degrees, bootcamp-style certificates and portfolios all open doors here.

Technology

What you'll do

  • Design and write application code
  • Test, debug and deploy releases
  • Collaborate with product and design teams
  • Maintain and modernize existing systems

Education pathway

  1. 1.Study computer science or software development
  2. 2.Build a public project portfolio
  3. 3.Land an internship or junior role
  4. 4.Grow into senior, lead or architect roles

Education required: Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent portfolio

Programs that lead here

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