I am not a software developer, however, I do own and run an IT outsourcing company. I have spent around 20 years working with developers and I have seen countless of these talented developers grow their experience and also their pockets. There are plenty of good points and advice from this thread, but here are three major advice based on what I have seen.
Advanced Skill Set
Once you’re there, there is no better way to improve your experience than to increase your skills. Master one tech language and be very good in executing it. Increasing your knowledge and experience leverage you from others and can help you get your dream project. An experienced background and knowledge on a tech language let your employer or client know that you are capable of handling more complex projects. This increases your value as a software developer thus increasing your salary as well.
To increase your skill sets by starting or continuing to learn or practice your tech language. Here are some to help you start:
I have seen some developers work really hard at work and still spend their free time learning or applying their craft. Those people are now senior and lead developers working with huge clients and earning the rate they deserve.
Exceptional Work Ethics
What good is a senior developer if he or she can not work well with his or her team or employer? Being a team-player is necessary to foster good working relationships with your team and employer or client. An effective team-player is someone who actively and constructively communicates with his team, shares knowledge and helps the team, and shows commitment to the project. If you’re an offshore developer or if you’re working with one, good work ethics helps bridge the location gap and build a good long-lasting working relationship. Many of my outsourced developers at have established good working relationships with their clients and are still working with them today.
Grit
The two factors above will not exist without this. According to the Oxford dictionary, grit means “courage and resolve; strength of character”. In other words, this refers to a person’s patience and perseverance to do well, especially in the face of difficulty. Regardless of what career you have, the path to success will always be full of risks and challenges. To overcome them, you must work exceptionally hard to reach the top. Grit is what makes us excel with our craft and work well with our team and clients. It is the most basic component to success. Remember: Fortune favours the bold.
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