Lead Software Engineer

Forecast Job Growth: 30 Percent 

Job description of a lead software engineer includes providing work leadership to staff who are responsible for performing complex tech related tasks such analysis, programming, design, unit testing of software applications and more, using appropriate development modules/methods. They are also responsible for providing process development and contribute to build foolproof strategic enterprise architecture.

According to the BLS report, this profession is projected to witness a staggering growth of 30 percent over the next decade, which is faster than the average for other professions. As internet technologies continue to evolve and computer networks expand, the need and emphasis on these professionals will be at an all time high.

As per the Payscale website, the pay packages of these professionals are in the range of 5.08 lakh to 14.66 lakh per annum.  

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is the pre-requisites to enter this field.

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