Software Engineer

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Applies engineering principles to design, develop and maintain reliable software systems, often working on architecture, performance and scalability. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Software Engineer do?

Applies engineering principles to design, develop and maintain reliable software systems, often working on architecture, performance and scalability.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 100 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Programming · EssentialSoftware engineering · EssentialSystem design · EssentialTesting and debugging · EssentialTechnical documentation · Important

Study routes

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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Software Engineer do?

Applies engineering principles to design, develop and maintain reliable software systems, often working on architecture, performance and scalability.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Programming, Software engineering, System design, Testing and debugging, Technical documentation.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.