Software Developer

a Software Developer is the primary "builder" of digital products. While a software engineer often focuses on the broader system architecture, the developer is focused on delivering functional, user-facing features and ensuring the code is reliable and performant. 

Core Roles & Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Translating product requirements and user stories into functional code using languages like JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Front-End & Back-End Integration: Building the user interface (Front-End) and connecting it to the server and database logic (Back-End) to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Testing & Debugging: Writing unit tests using frameworks like Jest or PyTest to catch bugs early and troubleshooting issues reported by users or QA teams.
• Code Maintenance: Updating existing applications to improve performance, fix security vulnerabilities, and ensure compatibility with new operating systems or browsers.
• Version Control: Managing code changes through Git and collaborating with other developers on platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Technical Documentation: Writing clear documentation for APIs, system workflows, and codebase READMEs so that other team members can understand and contribute to the project.
• Agile Participation: Engaging in Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to stay aligned with the project timeline.
• Deployment: Assisting in the deployment process, often using CI/CD pipelines to push code from a development environment to a live production server. 

Essential Technical Skills

• Programming Mastery: High proficiency in at least one modern tech stack (e.g., MERN, .NET, or Django).
• Database Basics: Ability to write SQL queries to interact with databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• API Development: Creating and consuming RESTful APIs to allow different software components to communicate.