“What are some of the things you enjoy about work?” This question recently popped up in my messages, prompting me to reflect on the reasons why I love being a software developer.

So, I’ve decided to share a bit more detail about what makes this career path so rewarding for me. Here, I’ll break down some of the aspects that bring me immense satisfaction and fulfillment in my work as a software developer. From the thrill of creating innovative solutions from scratch to the continuous learning that keeps me on my toes, this article dives into the unique facets of my profession that have kept me engaged and passionate. Join me on this exploration as I take you through what makes the life of a software developer truly enjoyable.

Here are some of the things I enjoy about my work as software developer (pssst… there may be even more)👇🏻

Create solutions from nothing

I love crafting new software from scratch. It’s incredibly satisfying to start with a blank canvas and turn it into a working solution.

Continuous Learning

In the tech world, learning never stops. Each day offers a chance to acquire new skills and stay ahead. Embracing constant change is what makes my job exciting and learning as much as I can is my main focus in the early years of my career. No matter how much you already know. There are still so many new topics to explore or to dive deeper into familiar things.

Team Collaboration

Collaboration with other team members can be fun. Software development on large projects simply can’t be done alone. And I’ve had a lot of positive experiences so far and a lot of fun with colleagues.

Self-Organized Work and flexible time management

Being able to organize my own tasks myself, adjust my working hours to private appointments, and have the option of working from home whenever it’s more convenient for me. I have become really comfortable with this flexibility.

Contribute with my own ideas

I am happy to always be able to bring my own ideas into the daily work and implement them. I don’t just mean ideas for the software we build, but also for own tools or scripts that help us with our work or even ideas for the collaboration as a team in general.

Gratification from solving complex problems

The pleasure of looking at complicated things, spending far too long despairing about them and finding a solution in the end. It’s probably not for everyone – but I enjoy it.

Gain insight into a wide variety of industries

I’ve worked on coffee machines, fire alarm systems, warehouse management systems, measurement data management platforms for wind turbine engineers, etc. And even as a software developer, you usually have to deal with the subject matter behind it when you implement the software. I think that’s super interesting. It’s just nice that as a software developer you are relevant in every topic, because nowadays hardly any industry can do without software.

Job in demand and a solid income

Software developers are in demand. And of course, that’s great for finding a new job as developer. You don’t have to worry about your job and you can expect to receive a decent salary.