Programming
IT Career Level 5
Following are some of the most popular IT job titles that companies are looking for, as well as, their job description, salary and education/credential requirements. There are many more IT job titles than what you see below; we have only listed a few of the most popular in each sector.
Director of Programming, Director of Software Development
Job Description:
The Director of Software Development directs the work of computer programmers. They plan and coordinate activities such
as installation and upgrading of in-house custom software, all programming and software design, development of databases,
and implementation of software development projects. They are increasingly involved with the security of databases and
custom-written programs.
The Director of Software Development manages programming resources for their organizations. They often work under the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and plan and direct the work of subordinate programming employees. These managers ensure the availability, continuity, and security of software development in their organizations.
Education/Credential Requirements:
(Note: The requirements listed below were assembled based on the most popular IT job titles and
company expectations. We have listed the most likely requirements. You may not need them all, but you will
certainly be required to have some of them. If you need help with this, please speak to one of our Training
Advisors at 877-872-4646 and they can guide you to the correct path.)
(Required): [High School Diploma or Equivalent];
[Software Programming Fundamentals];
[Microsoft VBScript];
[Certified ColdFusion MX Developer];
[IBM Certified Associate Developer];
[Microsoft ASP];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications ];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)];
[Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform];
[C++ Programming];
[COBOL];
[IBM INFORMIX-Online Dynamic Server];
[Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Windows Developer];
[Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Web Developer];
[Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Enterprise Applications Developer];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications];
[Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)];
[Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)];
[Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform];
[C++ Programming];
[Soft Skills in Management];
[Soft Skills in Leadership]
(Recommended): Working towards [Bachelor's Degree];
[SAP R/3];
[multiple programming languages]
Also review the following page on Understanding Soft Skills
Salary information:
National Average Salary: $90,011.00
For more detailed Salary information see our Salary Statistics page.