Software developers research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and operating systems, and design, develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet these requirements. Tasks include - (a) researching, analysing and evaluating requirements for software applications and operating systems; (b) researching, designing and developing computer software systems; (c) consulting with engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software; (d) developing and directing software testing and validation procedures; (e) modifying existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance; (f) directing software programming and development of documentation; (g) assessing, developing, upgrading and documenting maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software; (h) consulting with customers concerning maintenance of software systems. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Programmer analyst - Software designer - Software developer - Software engineer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Applications programmers - 2514
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Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
An amazing delivery - with all tasks done to perfection. The codebase is clean & readable. Probably the best delivery among the 100+ job simulations I've seen.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
A solid back-end delivery. The codebase is well-organized, with good naming and excellent code readability. Solid unit testing. Well-selected software packages. Potential room for improvement includes communicating minor changes & excluding generated code from version control.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
This candidate is an excellent backend developer. Solid knowledge of modern principles. A perfect API according to specifications. Minor issues with unit tests & dependencies. Exceptional package selection. Highly recommended.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
A nice minimalist API with well written code. Solid skills showcased, with a few rough edges. The project had a rough start, but finished really well. Tests are well-balanced and very clear.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
This candidate is deemed job-ready, and will likely bring value on day 1. High skill & good understanding of front-end development has been demonstrated. Areas for improvement: code readability, search functionality, & component naming.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
This candidate is really solid. They’ve displayed high skill levels in both front-end and back-end development. I recommend this candidate for full-stack developer positions.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
This candidate shows high skill as a backend developer. Solid knowledge of modern principles. Good package selection. While there is room for improvement in areas like project initialization, unit tests, and folder structure, the code is well-written and very readable.
Skill Rank
Unicorn
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
This delivery shows solid potential in back-end development with some room for improvement. The API worked well, and the project was easy to run. However, committing generated files & use of local directory paths needs to be avoided.
Skill Rank
Beginner
Evaluator experience
7 years of experience
The candidate shows potential, but current skills fall short in several areas. API integration is good, but code readability, component interfaces, and more needs work. However, they have a decent foundation. Additional training and mentorship is recommended.