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Junior Software Developer
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Junior Software Developer
Writes and tests basic code under the supervision of senior engineers.
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NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
diploma
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Junior Software Developer
1
Step 1
10th/12th → Diploma → Junior Software Developer
Skills you'll need
programming
Core skill
problem solving
Core skill
logical thinking
Core skill
debugging
Core skill
coding
Core skill
software development
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Junior Software Developer actually do?
Writes and tests basic code under the supervision of senior engineers.