Version Control and Software Configuration Management
Utilize version control systems and configuration management tools to track changes, maintain code integrity, and support collaborative development.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is software development lifecycle and processes?
This requirement appears in 1.9% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.3 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts1.9%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.3 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Web Development Frameworks and Markup Technologies
Develop and maintain dynamic web applications using markup languages, frameworks, and UI toolkits to deliver responsive and standards-compliant websites.
Container Orchestration Skills
Ability to manage container orchestration using tools like Kubernetes.
Continuous Integration
Automate software build, test, and deployment processes using CI/CD platforms to streamline integration, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery pipelines.
Advanced Software Architecture Patterns
Implement CQRS and CQS patterns for efficient application design.
Logic Systems and Computational Programming
Apply logic systems and programming techniques to design, analyse, and optimize computational processes and circuits.
Web and Application Development Frameworks
Develop and maintain web applications using frameworks, libraries, and platform-specific tools for scalable solutions.
Programming Languages and Libraries
Develop applications using Golang and libraries like Forall for efficient coding.
Package Management Systems and Dependency Tools
Utilize package management systems and dependency tools to streamline software installation and updates.
Source Code Management Platform Skills
Ability to manage source code using version control platforms.
Conceptual Framework Development Skills
Ability to design conceptual frameworks for research or system architecture.
Agile and Reactive Programming
Apply agile methodologies and reactive programming principles for software development.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO27.06. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where software development lifecycle and processes appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals Example titles: Software developer · IT analyst · Team leader · BI developer | 45.6% | |
| 2 | Web design professionals Example titles: Web design assistant · UX analyst · Ui designer · UX designer | 39.5% | |
| 3 | IT quality and testing professionals Example titles: Quality analyst · Test lead · IT auditor · Qa engineer | 32.4% | |
| 4 | Information technology professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Information technology consultant · IT planner · Web master · Web manager | 27.7% | |
| 5 | Graphic and multimedia designers Example titles: Graphic designer · 3d artist · Mac artist · 2d animator | 23.0% | |
| 6 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Example titles: System analyst · Ai scientist · Bi architect · IT architect | 21.3% | |
| 7 | Print finishing and binding workers Example titles: Print colourer · Dis hand · Table man · Gilt edger | 17.6% | |
| 8 | Computer system and equipment installers and servicers Example titles: Computer systems installer · IT engineer · Field engineer · Computer repairer | 14.4% | |
| 9 | Electronics engineers Example titles: Electronic engineer · Area engineer · Chief inspector · Circuit designer | 13.9% | |
| 10 | IT network professionals Example titles: Network analyst · Network planner · Network designer · Network engineer | 12.8% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Software Engineering and Development
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software Development Lifecycle and Processes Selected skill · Version Control and Software Configuration Management · Web Development Frameworks and Markup Technologies · Container Orchestration Skills | 1.9% | +0.3 pp | |
| 2 | UI, Frontend and Web Development JavaScript Frameworks and Web Development Libraries · Front-End and Back-End Development · CSS Development Skills | 1.3% | +0.2 pp | |
| 3 | Software Quality, Testing and Security Acceptance Testing Technique Skills · Test Design and Framework Tool Skills · Web Testing Frameworks | 0.6% | +0.1 pp | |
| 4 | Mobile and Game Development Game Development Platforms · Android Platform Development Skills · Game Development Engines and Interactive Design | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Software Development Python Web and Application Development Frameworks · IBM Assembly Language Knowledge · Data Encoding Technique Skills | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Development Tools and Platforms Spring Framework Development Skills · PHP Package Management Skills · Apache Commons Library Development Skills | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 7 | Software Development and Architecture Design Methodology Development Skills · Dependency Injection Tool Skills · Dependency Injection Design Pattern Knowledge | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Software Development and Automation CMake Build System Development Skills · JavaScript Task Runner Tools | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 9 | Software Utilities Utility and Productivity Tool Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.