How to become a software developer in BC
Software Developer / Software Engineer (Full-Stack & Systems) · British Columbia
Build apps and websites. You need a degree or diploma in computing, or self-taught skills with a portfolio of real projects.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Pre-Calculus 12 & Logical Readiness
High school: Pre-Calculus 12 & English 12
Accredited Software Education (BCIT CST / UBC / SFU)
2-year CST diploma or 4-year CS degree
Paid Co-op Software Internship (4–8 Months)
Complete 4–8 month paid co-op internship
Technical Capstone & Git Portfolio Building
Build full-stack project & GitHub portfolio
Full-Time Software Developer Employment
Begin career as Software Developer
Pre-Calculus 12 & Logical Readiness
High school: Pre-Calculus 12 & English 12
Accredited Software Education (BCIT CST / UBC / SFU)
2-year CST diploma or 4-year CS degree
Paid Co-op Software Internship (4–8 Months)
Complete 4–8 month paid co-op internship
Technical Capstone & Git Portfolio Building
Build full-stack project & GitHub portfolio
Full-Time Software Developer Employment
Begin career as Software Developer
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What the job is like
Pay and outlook from WorkBC.
Work takes place in modern technology offices, flexible remote work-from-home setups, and collaborative development spaces.
Be mindful of repetitive strain injury (rsi) and mental fatigue during sprint deadlines and follow all required safety procedures.
Design distributed high-scale systems, data architectures, and lead technical vision across engineering squads.
Recruit software engineers, manage engineering budgets, and align technology delivery with executive strategy.
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