Who is a Software Developer?

A software developer is a person who is responsible to make specialized computer software for a client, or for himself OR herself. 

There are three kinds of software developers:

1. Computer Programmers
2. Software Developers, User Applications
3. Software Developers, Systems

As a software developer in an organization, your job will involve some or more of the following:

• Designing software
• Programming
• Installation
• Configuration
• Customization
• Specification
• Requirements analysis
• Development and refinement of simulations or prototypes
• Feasibility and cost–benefit analysis
• Testing
• Maintenance

In other words, in this technical world, the work of a software developer is extremely important. It also carries good financial benefits.