Software developers need to be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
They should have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a development team.
Employers normally require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field but may accept a two-year technical degree if combined with several years of practical experience.
Equally important are programming skills in languages and frameworks such as C#/C++, HTML, Java/Java Enterprise Edition, Microsoft .NET and SQL Server. A minimum of two to seven years of programming experience is a typical requirement.