Activity 3: Overview

Let’s delve into the diverse world of software development employment opportunities across various industries. In this activity, you’ll be finding out more about the different industries and sectors which hire developers, and some of the different skills which each of them look for.

Let’s get started by looking at who hires developers.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the range of roles within software development and the different skill profiles needed to succeed.
• Explain the different sectors where a software developer might work.