Can I become a software developer after 30? Will anyone hire me?

[Steam.PuNk]

Guys, I'm a graphic designer and 29yrs old. I'm thinking of changing my career but don't know how to begin.
no! I'm not fed-up with my current job. But I feel I can do much more as a developer than as a designer.

My mathematical knowledge is ok I guess(got C in A/L CM) and problem solving skills not bad either.
I used to play with VB and java early days. Created small programs like calc, ID Bday finder, ATM etc..
Then I got obsessed with photoshop and 3Dmax. So I haven't touched programing in ages.

If I followed something like BCS, will it enough as an academic qualification to get a job?
meanwhile, I will dig deep in to C++, C# and web scripting.

How is the demand for designer/developer hybrids?

Will I be more suitable as an UI/UX guy?

Do you guys know anyone who did successfully become a developer after 30?

please guys let me know your thoughts on this matter.
thank you.

 

[Identity]

LOL why everyone is doing software engineering when there are other so many lucrative fields.

 

[rukey184]

machan ubata hodama field eka web developer

 

[GTRZ]

If you have the skills they will hire you even after 50

 

[විල්සන් මාමා]

Yes of course you can machan
But since you do not have experiences as a developer, you will have to start with a low salary. I do not know how good you are at development, but if you can do the interview successfully you still have a good chance to go for a good salary. But this depends machan. If you are good at UI and UX why do not you apply for UI/UX Engineer vacancies ? I have heard that it is also highly paid.

 

[potatotharaka]

LOL why everyone is doing software engineering when there are other so many lucrative fields.

low barriers to entry