With constant requirement of efficient and fast application systems, software development jobs have always been in demand. It is also one of the most sought after careers in the world as software development jobs have a high pay package even for an entry level position. The job market of a software developer consists of information technology companies, computer and electronic manufacturing companies, software publishers, finance and insurance companies to name a few.
Bachelor's in software engineering or computer science is the minimum educational qualification for a software developer. An additional degree in business information systems or mathematics can boost one's job profile. For better career growth a prospective candidate working in a sector other than computer science should have knowledge about the industry. For example - A software developer working for a bank having good banking knowledge has brighter job prospects.