Soft skills for developers – our ultimate guide Communication. ... Empathy. ... Patience. ... Open-mindedness and adaptability. ... Critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. ... Accountability, humility, and humbleness. ... Confidence. ... Management (people, time and project)What skills are a must for each type of developers? Key skills for software developers Mathematical aptitude. Problem-solving skills. Programming languages (different types of developer role require different languages) Excellent organisational and time management skills. Accuracy and attention to detail.What are the 10 soft skills? Here are the top soft skills in demand for today's job market: Communication. ... Organization. ... Teamwork Skills. ... Punctuality. ... Critical Thinking. ... Social Skills. ... Creativity. ... Interpersonal Communication.