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software developer
A person whose job is to design, program, test, and maintain computer programs (software).
Als Softwareentwickler arbeitet sie an einer neuen App für Mobiltelefone.
As a software developer, she is working on a new app for mobile phones.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Software' (software), the verb 'entwickeln' (to develop), and the ending '-er', which refers to a person. So it literally means 'someone who develops software'.
Ein guter Softwareentwickler muss logisch denken können.
A good software developer must be able to think logically.
The word belongs to a family of terms related to this activity. These include the verb phrase 'Software entwickeln' (to develop software) and the name of the field, 'die Softwareentwicklung' (software development).
Sie möchte später beruflich Software entwickeln.
She would like to develop software professionally later on.
In a sentence, the activity is often connected with certain prepositions: You work 'als' (as) a software developer, 'bei' (at/for) a company, and 'an' (on) a specific project.
Er arbeitet als Softwareentwickler bei einem großen Technologiekonzern.
He works as a software developer at a large technology corporation.
developer
'der Entwickler' and 'der Softwareentwickler' can both mean a person who plans and programs software, apps, or websites. In this area, they are often interchangeable. 'Softwareentwickler' is more precise because it is immediately clear that the topic is software. 'Entwickler' is shorter and often sounds natural in everyday speech or within a team, but it can also refer to other fields. If the context is not clear, 'Softwareentwickler' is less ambiguous.
Als Softwareentwickler arbeitet Paul oft an neuen Funktionen für die Webseite.
As a software developer, Paul often works on new features for the website.
Der Entwickler hat den Fehler in der App noch am selben Tag gefunden.
The developer found the bug in the app that same day.