Software developer Q&A: Job opportunities

AA: What is the first piece of advice you offer to software developers to increase their chances in succeeding a new job opportunity?

MELDON BORG

Communication is important and essential. There is no use in being the best developer in the world if you cannot explain your work correctly, so practice your presenting skills.

A willingness to learn is better than knowing everything there is to the field. Ensure you enjoy what you are doing, and you will be your own QA.

Be critical of your own work. Discuss with other developers and always consider new ideas, but also scrutinise them and be willing to learn from them.

41%

41% of organisations plan to increase their outsourcing budget to partner with organisations to hire software talent.

SOURCE: KPMG CIO Survey 2019

Employment of software developers has been identified as the leading role across industries, especially within IT and financial services sectors.

SOURCE: Statistica 2020