Sector
Keyword

Developer, Software Analyst, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Programmer, Developer, Programmer Analyst

Minimum Bachelor?s Degree in Computer Science or any graduate

Certified training for Software Developer (programme aligned to SSC/ Q 0501 released by IT-ITe

S SSC NASSCOM)

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

The tasks a Software Developer is expected to perform include: Developing software applications and interfaces

Enhancing existing packaged applications or pre-engineered templates

Providing support to custom applications, debugging, maintenance and documentation

Knowledge on how to interpret and follow different design specifications

Well-versed on how to design basic program structures, software products, software applications

Competent on current practice in the infrastructure design of software products and applications

Understanding about different sources of information to help design software products and specifications

Well-versed on the range of activities involved in designing different software products and applications

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

Independent

Decision making skills

Result oriented

Good communication skills

Team Player

High attention for detail

Logical thinking

Willingness to undertake desk-based job with long hours

It is a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Local travelling is not part of this job role

May not need to handle a team Working hours

IT & ITES companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift working is available

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

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include weight gain, stress, headaches, body aches, increased absenteeism etc.Health risks include exposure to demanding and strenuous routine, repetitive tasks, etc.

For freshers INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - INR 17,000 to INR 20,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience INR 21,000 to INR 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Current Scenario and Growth of IT Services Sector in India

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 market 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%.

Maximum number of job openings are available in IT & ITES companies across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

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