Software Engineer

Average Salary

£42,640

Job Forecast

+2%

Currently Employed in Scotland

21,603

What is a Software Engineer

Use your technical and design abilities to create valuable computer programs across every conceivable industry and sector.

In this extremely popular role, you could be designing the latest viral application, programming digital solutions to critical business challenges or improving a charity’s ability to deliver life-changing services.

Top 3 job tasks:

Building new software networks and operating systems.
Coding consumer-facing software that solves customer problems.
Assessing user feedback to further refine and improve software functionality.

Getting in and Qualifications

Many Software Engineers will have studied at HNC, HND or degree level in the following subjects:

Information Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Applied Computing

A Graduate Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development also provides a degree qualification alongside practical work experience.

Entry requirements for courses can change. Always contact the college, university or training provider to check exactly what you will need.