What Makes A Great Software Developer?

There are many types of software developer out there. It doesn't matter if they code in C# .net, Java, Python or VB, the best developers all share the same attributes. Obviously, every company wants to hire a good developer. So, what are the attributes you should be looking for?

They Care About Results

A good developer will care about the success of the product they are creating. They will have a positive disposition and a can-do attitude. You know you can rely on them to get the job done no matter how tight the deadline and they will use their initiative to overcome any obstacles in their way.

Excellent Communication Skills

Believe it or not, there is a direct correlation between good development skills and good communication skills. An experiencedcoder must be able to ask the right questions and interpret the response. They need to grasp concepts quickly and should never require step by step instructions.

Able to Self-Manage

Great developers are reliable and dependable. You can trust them to manage their workload, provide accurate estimates for task completion and then work to the estimates they provide. Not only will an experienced developer be able to manage their own time, but they will instinctively manage those around them as well.

Quick On The Uptake

A common attribute amongst top software developers is a passion for learning. They are curious by nature and often teach themselves new languages and technologies purely out of interest.

The ability to seek out information and learn quickly is invaluable as a developer. When a developer doesn't know the answer to a problem, you want them to use any means necessary to find the answer.

In-depth Technical Knowledge

A experienced developer will be an expert in their language of choice but will also be familiar with many others. For example, a strong C# developer may also be familiar with C++, VB and Java. In addition to their coding skills, they will have an excellent understanding of their coding environment, such as .NET Core, ASP.Net or Azure.

Successful developers follow their language coding standards. Their code has explicit comments making it easy to understand and also easy to pass on to others. Their attention to details and quality code will set a benchmark for others in the team.

A Team Player

By virtue of good time management, strong communication skills, and a results-driven attitude, coders are natural team players. They are always willing to share their knowledge and help out with complex problems. This isn't only within their work environment. Many software developers collaborate in online communities in their field of expertise.

They See The Big Picture

The ability to see the big picture and understand how changes in one area will have a knock-on effect elsewhere is another attribute of a focused developer.

Driven developers are passionate about the product they are developing. This means they will draw attention to potential problems that a design change might cause. An experienced and talented developer will also come up with a possible solution.

As you can see, a software developer isn't great simply because of their exceptional technical skills. What really makes a developer stand out is the way they work. The ability to recognise the attributes of an exceptional developer during the hiring process could significantly improve the success rate of future development projects.

 

 

 

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