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Software Developer
Designs, codes, and maintains computer programs and software systems.
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NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹5.0L – ₹15.0L/year (sourced)
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Software Developer
1
Step 1
12th → Training/Diploma → 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)
₹5.0L – ₹15.0L/year (sourced)
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Software Developer actually do?
Designs, codes, and maintains computer programs and software systems.