How to Write a Job Description: Software Developer
In today’s tech-driven world, talented software developers are very much in demand. If your company is involved in the tech sector, developers will make up a good portion of your workforce.
A developer (or team of developers) will be responsible for the development, design, testing, and implementation of software products. They should be able to deliver clean, efficient code based on the business’s requirements. Sometimes, their work will also include maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving existing software.
What Your Job Description Should Include
At the very least, your job description should include:
- Your company name
- Office location
- Job title
- Working hours
- Qualifications or previous experience
- Required knowledge of software and/or coding languages the business uses
- Roles and responsibilities
- Compensation
As a technical role, you will need to brush up on the basic technical vocabulary used by software developers. Coding languages, development processes, programming models – all these are areas that recruiters should at least have some familiarity with when writing the job description.
Otherwise, it is good practice to also liaise with the team leaders or hiring managers. Oftentimes they will have more information about the role, or they might have special input on the roles and responsibilities of the new hire. This is especially so with software developers as the technical requirements of the business vary considerably from company to company.
Technical skills aside, a good software developer should also have great communication skills. Good software is invariably the product of great teamwork, and developers are but one part of it. They will be working closely with other developers, UX designers, product owners, and customer service teams. Hence, recruiters should look out not just for technical proficiency, but for interpersonal skills and work ethic as well.
Also note that companies are more open to hiring developers remotely. Experienced developer skills are scarce, yet in great demand depending on their coding language proficiency. On top of that, project management tools like Jira make it even easier to work and collaborate remotely.
Sample Sales Associate Job Description
This is a software developer ad for a fictional company, Acme Inc. It’s for a full stack developer role (someone who can work on both backend and frontend development).
Such developers are found in more senior roles, being comfortable working with several programming languages, databases, and frameworks. They may or may not be team leaders, but they will ‘own’ the application and know it inside and out.
Otherwise, feel free to modify, copy, and paste it for your own use in recruiting any type of developer!
Acme Inc is looking for a talented, passionate full stack developer to contribute, maintain, and develop the company’s software products.
About the Job
- Primary location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Open to suitably qualified remote candidates.
- Working hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm (full-time, flexible hours possible).
Your Responsibilities
- Work within a tech team to develop, deploy, and maintain cloud native applications running on AWS.
- Own the software code and deliver in collaboration with product managers.
- Adhere to good development practices like SOLID, TDD, unit testing etc.
- Work closely with a cross-functional team including Sales, Customer Support, and Operations.
- Continue to innovate and build platforms to enhance the customer experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on agile, scalable systems.
- Proficiency in Typescript, NodeJS with NestJS, MongoDB, Angular, Ionic.
- Strong familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
- Excellent knowledge of cloud software development lifecycle.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Fluency in English, including excellent written and verbal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness for continuous learning and improvement.
About Acme Inc
Acme Inc is Malaysia’s leading software provider. With a presence in over 20 markets, we provide solutions to over 500 companies throughout Asia and beyond.
Our team is results-oriented and customer-focused – but above all, we believe in building meaningful solutions that impact the world for the better.
Learn how BrioHR can simplify HR for your business by getting a free demo here.
In today’s tech-driven world, talented software developers are very much in demand. If your company is involved in the tech sector, developers will make up a good portion of your workforce.
A developer (or team of developers) will be responsible for the development, design, testing, and implementation of software products. They should be able to deliver clean, efficient code based on the business’s requirements. Sometimes, their work will also include maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving existing software.
What Your Job Description Should Include
At the very least, your job description should include:
- Your company name
- Office location
- Job title
- Working hours
- Qualifications or previous experience
- Required knowledge of software and/or coding languages the business uses
- Roles and responsibilities
- Compensation
As a technical role, you will need to brush up on the basic technical vocabulary used by software developers. Coding languages, development processes, programming models – all these are areas that recruiters should at least have some familiarity with when writing the job description.
Otherwise, it is good practice to also liaise with the team leaders or hiring managers. Oftentimes they will have more information about the role, or they might have special input on the roles and responsibilities of the new hire. This is especially so with software developers as the technical requirements of the business vary considerably from company to company.
Technical skills aside, a good software developer should also have great communication skills. Good software is invariably the product of great teamwork, and developers are but one part of it. They will be working closely with other developers, UX designers, product owners, and customer service teams. Hence, recruiters should look out not just for technical proficiency, but for interpersonal skills and work ethic as well.
Also note that companies are more open to hiring developers remotely. Experienced developer skills are scarce, yet in great demand depending on their coding language proficiency. On top of that, project management tools like Jira make it even easier to work and collaborate remotely.
Sample Sales Associate Job Description
This is a software developer ad for a fictional company, Acme Inc. It’s for a full stack developer role (someone who can work on both backend and frontend development).
Such developers are found in more senior roles, being comfortable working with several programming languages, databases, and frameworks. They may or may not be team leaders, but they will ‘own’ the application and know it inside and out.
Otherwise, feel free to modify, copy, and paste it for your own use in recruiting any type of developer!
Acme Inc is looking for a talented, passionate full stack developer to contribute, maintain, and develop the company’s software products.
About the Job
- Primary location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Open to suitably qualified remote candidates.
- Working hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm (full-time, flexible hours possible).
Your Responsibilities
- Work within a tech team to develop, deploy, and maintain cloud native applications running on AWS.
- Own the software code and deliver in collaboration with product managers.
- Adhere to good development practices like SOLID, TDD, unit testing etc.
- Work closely with a cross-functional team including Sales, Customer Support, and Operations.
- Continue to innovate and build platforms to enhance the customer experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on agile, scalable systems.
- Proficiency in Typescript, NodeJS with NestJS, MongoDB, Angular, Ionic.
- Strong familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
- Excellent knowledge of cloud software development lifecycle.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Fluency in English, including excellent written and verbal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness for continuous learning and improvement.
About Acme Inc
Acme Inc is Malaysia’s leading software provider. With a presence in over 20 markets, we provide solutions to over 500 companies throughout Asia and beyond.
Our team is results-oriented and customer-focused – but above all, we believe in building meaningful solutions that impact the world for the better.
Learn how BrioHR can simplify HR for your business by getting a free demo here.
