How to become a Junior Software Developer in IT-ITES sector India?

Sector

IT-ITES

Keyword

Entry Level Programmer, Programmer Trainee, Assistant Developer, Software Engineer, Software Programmer

Education Qualification and Training
Required Work Experience

Minimum Preferably 12th standard pass with good aptitude

Certified training for Junior Software Developer (programme aligned to SSC/Q0508 released by IT-ITe

SSSCNASSCOM)

Minimum 0-2 years of work experience/internship in Software Development

The tasks a Junior Software Developer is expected to perform include:Undertaking tasks like support and help desk, testing, user interaction design, maintenance, enhancement, development and documentation

Well-versed with basic components of a computer, Windows and Linux OS, file systems and task and process management Proficient with web browsers, the World Wide Web, internet mail, internet search, web-based social media applications and web programming Adept in logical analysis, problems solving skills, process approach, algorithmic thinking and pseudo code Knowledge of foundational concepts of computation and mathematics including binary arithmetic and number sense, discrete mathematics and numerical descriptive measures of data Well-versed with programming language fundamentals and implementation of algorithms Proficient with data base skills including DBMS, data design, and querying table structures for specific data Adept with software engineering approaches to develop applications and the key processes used for developing application software Proficient in reading detailed program specification and implement it using a programming language Knowledge of how to read a test case, execute the same and record the results of testing Proficient in completing the work accurately and within appropriate timescale

Software Development Certifications in C++, Embedded, C#, C, Java etc.

Flexible

Technical competency

Good follower

Effective communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a desk-based job for long hour

Hardworking and persistent

Time management skills

It is a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time and contractual jobs maybe available Travelling is not part of this job role

May require supervising Trainee or Engineer

Working hours

Working hours are 10/11 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary company to company

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include long hour of working, stress, extensive use of computer, sitting for long hours, etc.Occupational hazards include shoulder back pain, neck pain, fatigue, eyestrain, headache, risk of metabolic syndrome, etc.

For freshers INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 per month For candidates with 1-2 years of experience-INR25,000 to INR 35,000 per month (This figure are indicative and subject to change)

Future Trends for IT-ITES Sector in India

IT-ITeS industry has been fuelling India?s growth story. In addition to contributing to the country?s Gross domestic Product (GDP) and exports, the industry has played a big role in influencing the socio-economic parameters across the country. The industry has helped provide employment and a good standard of living to millions. IT-ITeS industry has almost doubled in terms of revenue and contribution to India?s GDP over the last six years (2008-2013). Export account for over 70% and domestic market account for 21% of the Industry revenue.

India?s acceptance as a preferred offshoring destination in the world is one of the main reason for the growth of export in Indian IT and ITES Industry. Again with the increased spending by Indian companies on IT and ITES services, the domestic market will be a major area of growth in the future and it is expected to grow at 8% in the near term.

The major segments of the Industry are IT Services, BPO, and Engineering Services, R&D, and Products. The IT services segment is the largest contributor to the IT and ITES Industry, accounting for about 60% of industry revenues. India is one of the fastest-growing IT services markets in the world. It is also the world's largest sourcing destination,accounting for approximately 52 % of the US$ 124-130 billion market. The country's cost competitiveness in providing IT services continues to be its USP in the global sourcing market.

The major segments of the IT service sector are IT Consulting, Application Management, IS Outsourcing, Software development and support. The BFSI, telecom, retail, and manufacturing sectors account for major portion of the IT Services revenues. Based on the trends witnessed in productivity and the likely growth potential of the IT and ITES industry, it is expected that the industry would result in an incremental employment of about 7.5 million persons directly by 2022. Out of which 3.6 million job opportunities will be in IT service sector.

In the IT Exports segment, a large portion of the workforce is currently engineers and MCAs over 80%. The proportion of graduates of science and other streams engaged in software development is expected to show significant increase from about 5% to 10% currently to about 15% to 20%.

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