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SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
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Occupation Description:
 
  Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
  • Coordinate installation of software system.
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $132,330.00 $63.62 $41.60 $49.38 - $77.98
Bridgeport/Stamford $145,970.00 $70.18 $46.16 $53.85 - $85.41
Danbury $130,877.00 $62.92 $40.04 $47.78 - $79.91
Hartford $128,755.00 $61.91 $40.77 $48.78 - $71.64
New Haven $126,715.00 $60.93 $40.79 $48.04 - $76.42
New London/Norwich $122,605.00 $58.95 $40.04 $41.66 - $71.65
Waterbury $122,409.00 $58.86 $37.56 $42.67 - $77.27
Torrington $125,798.00 $60.48 $37.08 $42.42 - $77.61
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 16,760 20,520 0.2% 1,363
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
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  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
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