subject: Tasks Assigned To A Software Developer [print this page] Software development jobs have always called for the recruitment of software engineers and professionals who have had sufficient experience in the industry. A software developer is in charge of multiple tasks including the designing of software, coding, upgrading or fixing any issues connected with the same, testing and also integrating it to perform diverse functions. Software developers may also be required to implement, install and offer support for the operation of particular software.
There are number of languages and tools used by developers and these include C, C++, XML and Visual Basic. A software developer is involved with the larger picture and therefore has within their purview a number of additional responsibilities. These include:
Designing the software
Core implementation that forms the most important aspect of the software development process
Active participation in Gap or business case analysis along with software product definition
Requirement Analysis
Completing the documentation for implementation partners and users.
Other implementation tasks such as configuration, data migration, installation, integration and customisation
Maintaining the specifications
Participation in the release of the software and also the line up of activities that follow it
The development and modification of software meant for prototypes or simulations and thus confirming their requirements
Cost benefit analysis and feasibility study along with the choice of framework and application structure that consequently determines the scheduled time limit for the project and also the budget
Supporting and defining acceptance testing and the actual process of testing.
Maintenance activities
Engineers, straight out of their colleges, are recruited by large corporations in the capacity of software testers. This phase of software development is challenging enough. It helps to provide an objective view of the software program and determine whether it is fit for use in the industry.
The testing methods thus employed are used for the implementation of a particular application or program and is directed towards finding software bugs. It is the process by which the software is verified and validated to see:
Whether it works the way it was meant to be
Whether it can be executed with the same features
Whether it meets the technical or business requirements that called for its development and design
Project management jobs for software projects require the candidate to be experienced and skilled enough to handle diverse situations and technical issues. The incumbent also needs to determine the scope of the project, figure out a project schedule and then make an estimate of the volume of work involved. Planning involves making a detailed list of the requirements of the project. The project plan is then created to illustrate the tasks that will eventually lead to the completion of the project.
The objective of project control and monitoring chiefly centres on keeping the management and the team updated on the progress of the project. If the project does not go ahead the way it was planned, then the project manager can take action to rectify the problem.
