Software
Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system
functionality and writing code in various languages, like Java, Ruby on Rails
or .NET programming languages (e.g. C++ or JScript.NET.) Our ideal candidates
are familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary
system analysis to tests and deployment.
On
the most basic level, software engineers write, debug, maintain, and test
software that instructs a computer to accomplish certain tasks, such as saving
information, performing calculations, etc. A software engineer will convert
what needs to happen into one of many programming languages, the most common of
which being Java, C++ and Python.
While many are self taught, most software engineers have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or computer engineering. The career of a software engineer typically follows one of two primary paths: they either progress through greater responsibility and ownership over technical architecture and systems or they progress into managing teams of software engineers and help orchestrate larger projects and help develop and mentor more junior engineers.
While many are self taught, most software engineers have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or computer engineering. The career of a software engineer typically follows one of two primary paths: they either progress through greater responsibility and ownership over technical architecture and systems or they progress into managing teams of software engineers and help orchestrate larger projects and help develop and mentor more junior engineers.
Software Engineers document this process through
the use of diagrams and flowcharts, developing computer instructions through
the use of algorithms. Given the breadth of the role, a Software Engineer must
have a thorough understanding of computer systems, in order to recognise any
hardware limitations that could impact software design. A typical SoftwareEngineer job description includes:
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Improving system quality by identifying issues and
common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures
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Enhancing applications by identifying opportunities
for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems
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Maintaining and improving existing codebases and
peer review code changes
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Liaising with colleagues to implement technical
designs
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Investigating and using new technologies where
relevant
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Providing written knowledge transfer material
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