A developer is an expert in programming languages and software development. Their role is to design computer programmes based on the specifications agreed with their clients. They must also monitor these programmes regularly after launch, carrying out maintenance and making improvements.

Qualities and skills

• Creativity and imagination
• Analytical skills
• Patience and attention to detail
• Communication and collaboration
• A desire to learn and curiosity
• Organisation and decision-making
• Designing and developing a website or software application
• Knowledge of computer programming languages
• Knowing how to test and debug
• Understanding user experience
• Basic knowledge of SEO

Educational qualifications and training

Two years’ higher education (Bac + 2) A range of BTS qualifications: cybersecurity / IT and networks / IT developer / Programming Professional qualification in web and mobile web development

Two years of higher education: various BUT programmes: IT / Networks and Telecommunications; Professional Bachelor’s degree specialising in IT professions / Software and Network Project Manager / Designer-Developer / Programming; Professional qualification as an application designer-developer

Bac + 5 A few engineering degrees (specialising in automation and IT at Angers, Limoges Institute of IT Engineering, Compiègne University of Technology specialising in IT Vocational training programmes: Master’s in Computer Science / Expert in Computer Science and Information Systems / Expert in Software Engineering

Sectors and organisations

IT developers work on a constantly changing range of programmes across a wide variety of sectors: telecommunications, transport, banking, insurance, the automotive industry, retail, mass retail, etc. If they work in the video games sector, they collaborate closely with graphic designers and web designers.

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