Software developer
Builds web and mobile apps for banks, telcos, government and start-ups; full-stack or specialist.
Indicative salary
Monthly pay before allowances.
Entry
MVR 10,000 – MVR 18,000 / mo
≈ $649–$1,167
Mid
MVR 20,000 – MVR 35,000 / mo
≈ $1,297–$2,270
Senior
MVR 40,000 – MVR 75,000 / mo
≈ $2,594–$4,864
USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.
Career pathway
- 1
Junior developer
- 2
Developer
- 3
Senior developer
- 4
Tech lead → Engineering manager
Education to get there
Partner-university programs that lead into this role:
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
HELP University's programme immerses students in cutting-edge technology and innovation with focus areas in cybersecurity, blockchain and artificial intelligence, preparing grad…
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
A three-year IT programme designed to equip students with skills for effective information technology careers.
Bachelor in Information Technology (Data Analytics) (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
Designed to produce graduates who understand enterprise business challenges and can conceive data-driven solutions.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) — Work-Based Learning (2u1i)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
A degree programme allowing students to earn credits through work placements.
Diploma in Information Technology
HELP University · Malaysia · Diploma · 2 years
Provides foundational IT skills and theoretical knowledge in corporate information systems, networking and software engineering.
Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) — Open & Distance Learning
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · 3–5 years (full-time); 4–8 years (part-time)
A doctoral programme designed to cultivate world-class researchers and thought leaders in computing.
Master in Artificial Intelligence
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)
A career-focused programme that combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications.
Master in Artificial Intelligence (Open & Distance Learning)
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)
A career-focused online programme delivering rigorous AI education for working professionals and career switchers.
Master of Data Science
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year minimum
Produces graduates capable of applying analytics techniques for knowledge discovery to support decision-making.
Qualifications
- ▸BSc Computer Science / Software Engineering
- ▸Strong portfolio (GitHub)
Typical employers
- ▸Dhiraagu
- ▸Ooredoo
- ▸Banks
- ▸Software houses (e.g. Innovative)
- ▸Start-ups
- ▸Resort IT teams
A note on salary data
Salary ranges are indicative monthly estimates compiled from publicly available sources — Maldives Pay Commission gazette (civil service), and current listings on job.mv, mihaaru.com/jobs and hotelcareers.mv. Actual pay varies by employer, qualifications and experience. Tourism roles typically include service charge on top of the base salary shown.
Last reviewed: 2026-05. Sources: Maldives Pay Commission (gazette) · job.mv · mihaaru jobs · hotelcareers.mv