Freelance Software Developers are self-employed professionals who develop and maintain computer programs for their clients. Usual activities highlighted on a Freelance Software Developer resume are writing code, reviewing existing software, making suggestions for improvement, testing products, writing user manuals, and making sure systems are running correctly. Based on our most successful example resumes for Freelance Software Developer, essential skills for this job are computer proficiency, coding expertise, business acumen, teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation. Formal education is not vital for those working as independent contractors, but most Freelance Software Developers hold a degree in information technology or software engineering.