Which tasks appear in job advertisements for application developers and how often? What is required?

Software development:

• Conception, design and implementation of software applications
• Adaptation and further development of existing applications
• Implementation of module tests and support with system tests

Requirements analysis and specification:

• Analysis of customer needs and development of requirements documents
• Creation of technical specifications and design documents

Quality assurance:

• Ensuring code quality through code reviews and compliance with coding standards
• Documentation of software solutions and development processes

approx. 5% of the time

Support and maintenance:

• Support with the commissioning of applications
• Analysis and rectification of errors during operation (3rd level support)

Customer advice and training:

• Advising customers on the introduction and use of the software
• Conducting training courses for end users and technical staff

Technology research and further training:

• Observation of technological trends and their possible integration
• Continuous training and knowledge sharing within the team

• Completed basic training
• Completed further training as an ICT application developer with a federal certificate
• Several years of practical experience in software development

• Experience in the use of modern programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, etc.
• Knowledge in the development of software architectures and design patterns
• Understanding of databases and SQL
• Experience with frontend and backend development technologies
• Knowledge of version control, e.g. with Git

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills
• Independence and initiative
• Customer orientation and consulting expertise
• Willingness to undergo continuous further training

Project management:

• Experience with agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects or parts of projects

Analytical thinking:

• The ability to understand complex problems and develop systematic solutions

Self-employment:

• The ability to take on tasks independently and develop solutions proactively

Time management:

• Good time management and the ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines

Customer orientation:

• The ability to think from the end user's perspective and translate user requirements into technical solutions