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This software developer job description suits IT services firms, agencies and in-house IT teams building business applications to client or internal requirements. It focuses on development, bug fixing, client modules and delivery within project timelines.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Job Title:: Software Developer
Department:: Technology / Development
Reports To:: Technical Lead / Project Manager
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 1–4 years in application development
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Software Developer will build and maintain business applications for [Company Name / Client], converting functional requirements into working modules, fixing defects and delivering features within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Understand functional specifications and clarify requirements with the business analyst
Develop modules and features using [Language / Framework]
Write SQL queries, stored procedures and reports
Fix bugs reported by QA and users within agreed SLAs
Perform unit testing and support UAT with clients
Maintain code in Git with proper branching and commit messages
Prepare technical documentation and release notes
Support deployment to staging and production servers
Provide L2 support for live applications

Required Skills

[Language, e.g. PHP / Java / C#] and related framework
SQL and relational databases
Git version control
Debugging and logical thinking
Communication with QA and clients

Qualifications & Experience

B.E. / B.Tech / BCA / MCA or equivalent
1–4 years of development experience

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Experience with REST API integration
Exposure to cloud hosting
Domain knowledge of [Domain]

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Features delivered on schedule	[Percentage]%	Monthly
Defects reopened after fix	Below [Percentage]%	Monthly
Support tickets resolved within SLA	[Percentage]%	Monthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Certification reimbursement

How to Apply

Send your CV with project details, your role in each, and links to any live work. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Software Developer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

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Date: [Date]

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Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the software developer role exists and where it sits in Technology / Development
9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with understand functional specifications and clarify requirements with the business analyst
Required skills such as [language, e.g. php / java / c#] and related framework and sql and relational databases, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (1–4 years in application development) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. features delivered on schedule, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Staffing a client project with additional developers
Building in-house ERP, CRM or portal applications
Hiring for a software agency or IT services company
Replacing a developer on an ongoing project

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Technical Lead / Project Manager) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the software developer will spend most time on
3Mention the project type (client project, internal ERP, mobile app) and the languages and frameworks used
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

If the role is client-facing, say so; it changes the communication skills you should screen for
Include a simple take-home task relevant to your stack
State the notice period you can accept; many Indian developers serve 60–90 days

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Frequently asked questions

What does a software developer do?+

A software developer writes, tests and maintains code for applications based on requirements, fixes bugs, and documents features for users and other developers.

Which skills are needed for a software developer?+

Programming in the required language, database queries, version control with Git, debugging and the ability to understand requirements.

Can freshers apply for software developer roles?+

Some roles accept freshers with strong projects or internships, but this template assumes 1–4 years of experience; adjust it for trainee hiring.

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