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Skills to Look for When Hiring a Software Developer 

Iva P.12 min readApr 24, 2025Culture
Iva P.12 min read
Contents:
Category 1: Technical software developer skills
Category 2: Problem-solving and engineering thinking skills for software developers 
Category 3: Skills that portray a future-ready mindset 
Final thoughts for hiring managers and developers 
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