The fundamental job responsibility of a software developer is to write and to code programmes as per the requirements of the organization for which he/she is appointed. Most of us think that candidates are appointed for the position of software developer in private organizations only, but the fact is that nowadays, even government organizations are recruiting candidates for the position of Software Developer.

Pay Scale for the position of Software Developer in Government organizations in India is Rs. 15600-39100 plus a grade pay of Rs.6600. However, this pay scale is not followed by all the public sector organizations.

Recent job notification for the position of Software Developer:

Recently, the following public sector organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Software Developer:

• Center for Development of Advanced Computing

• Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

• Bharat Electronics Limited

• PEC University of Technology

Difference in pay scale:

As discussed earlier, Rs. 15600-39100 is not the standard pay for Software Developer in Public Sector Organizations. For instance, Bharat Electronics Limited announced a pay scale of Rs. 30000 per month for this position.

Educational Qualification needed for the position of Software Developer:

Government organizations look for the following educational qualifications from the candidates applying for the position of Software Developer:

• First Class Bachelor of Technology/Engineering in any of the following branches:

o Information Technology

o Computer Science

o Electronics & Telecommunication

• Master of Computer Application

• Master of Science in Computer Science/Electronics

• MCS

Even candidates from other engineering domains like instrumentation, electrical and mechanical can apply. However, they should have completed their Diploma in Software Technology/advanced computing.

Mode of selection:

Candidates are appointed for the position of software developer through face-to-face interview.

Duties & Responsibilities of a software developer in Government organizations:

• Interpretation of technical specifications and business requirement documents

• Performing coding to written technical specifications

• Investigating, analyzing and documentation of reported defects

• Performing maintenance programming and correction of defect identified

What are the skills required for the position of Software Developer?

Candidates applying for the position of software developer should possess the following skills:

• Ability to work well within the team

• Thorough approach to the work and commitment towards quality

• Flexible ability to perform under pressure

• Ability to interpret technical specification and written requirements of the organization

• Ability to code software programs as per the design guidelines to be offered by the organization

• Knowledge of database design and architecture