Programmers and software development professionals

£50,579

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

36 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.39%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Programmers and software development professionals

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2136

Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.

Common tasks include:

examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs;
undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions;
writes and codes individual programs according to specifications;
develops user interfaces;
tests and corrects software programs;
writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development);
implements and evaluates the software;
plans and maintains database structures;
writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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