
Software Developers, Applications
Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:
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Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. |
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. |
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. |
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance. |
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met. |
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. |
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. |
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications. |
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel. |
Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration. |
Determine system performance standards. |
Train users to use new or modified equipment. |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. |
Specify power supply requirements and configuration. |
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. |
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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following public postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.
INSTITUTION NAME | PROGRAM TITLE | AWARDS | HOURS |
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Kansas City Kansas Community College | COMPUTER SPECIALIST | Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 18 |
Kansas City Kansas Community College | COMPUTER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN | Associate Degree - AAS | 67 |
Kansas City Kansas Community College | COMPUTER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY / TECHNICIAN | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 34 |
Johnson County Community College | COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS | Associate Degree - AAS | 64 |
Johnson County Community College | COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS-SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 31 |
University of Kansas | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Bachelor Degree - BS | 122 |
University of Kansas | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Bachelor Degree - BS | 129 |
Flint Hills Technical College | COMPUTER PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 30 |
Flint Hills Technical College | COMPUTER PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT | Associate Degree - AAS | 62 |
Kansas State University | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Bachelor Degree - BS | 129 |
Neosho County Community College | COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS | Associate Degree - AAS | 64 |
Neosho County Community College | COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 30 |
Independence Community College | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 37 |
Independence Community College | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | Associate Degree - AAS | 62 |
Butler Community College | INTERACTIVE, DIGITAL, AND 3D TECHNOLOGY | Associate Degree - AAS | 63 |
Butler Community College | INTERACTIVE, DIGITAL, AND 3D TECHNOLOGY | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 33 |
Butler Community College | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | Associate Degree - AAS | 63 |
Wichita State University | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Bachelor Degree - BSCPE | 124 |
North Central Kansas Technical College | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 35 |
North Central Kansas Technical College | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Associate Degree - AAS | 68 |
Fort Hays State University | COMPUTER SCIENCE | Bachelor Degree - BS | 124 |
Fort Hays State University | COMPUTER SCIENCE | Bachelor Degree - BS | 120 |
Dodge City Community College | COMPUTER SCIENCE | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 30 |
Dodge City Community College | COMPUTER SCIENCE | Associate Degree - AAS | 62 |
Northwest Kansas Technical College | MOBILE APPLICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVELOPMENT | One-year Technical Certificate - CERT | 33 |
Northwest Kansas Technical College | MOBILE APPLICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVELOPMENT | Associate Degree - AAS | 67 |