You have some great options which can land you career jnto software programming namely:--

1. BSc in IT
2. BCA
3. B.Tech in IT/ CSE

Basic knowledge of C++ , Java and programming languages like R, Python and Ruby and Bigdata analytics is must which can come in handy. Going for top short online courses from Udacity, Simplilearn and Udemy as course providers can add weightage to your CV..

Majorly job duties involve Software developing, Product management, testing and debugging, runtime error analysis, Bug fixing and Improvement, Data analysis, Data Science, Data Extraction and cleansing, Assistance to product development and Strategic Planning, API Monetization, Program management etc.

You can take up Certification courses into software programming and related career opportunities possible for you in IT and Technology sector as mentioned in below link which will help you lin this particular role.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.careers360.com/news/3757-software-testing%3famp

Hipe this helps.