Software Engineering

Software Engineering
By: Abel Kurian

Brief Job Description
A Software Engineer, or Software Development Engineer, is responsible for developing software programs or systems that align with user needs. Their duties include
meeting with clients or business professionals to strategize ideas for beneficial software, coordinating with other IT professionals to design software and running tests
to catch coding errors.Software Engineers use an analytical, engineering-focused approach and expert knowledge of programming languages to develop computer
programs and ensure software is as functional and robust as the client or consumer needs. They often have the following specific responsibilities:
● Analyze the needs of the user

● Design, test and develop the software to meet those needs
● Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
● Develop separate elements of a software that work well in the program as a whole
● Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of code needed for programmers
● Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software
● Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
● Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address client or consumer concerns
Required Training
Software engineers typically need a bachelor's degree and coding

experience for entry-level jobs. Most software engineers major in
computer science, information technology, or a related field. Some
professionals pursue a certificate program or bootcamp instead of a
formal degree. If you participate in a coding bootcamp or course, you can
become a software engineer in six months to a year, on average.
Skills and Characteristics of a successful person in this career
1. Curious and open-minded
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2. Self-motivated and proactive
3. Ability to work well under pressure
4. Good at prioritising tasks
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Empathetic and strong interpersonal skills
Humble and willing to learn from others
Characteristics
7. Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
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8. Analytical and critical thinking abilities
9. Understand software architecture
10. Strong knowledge of software development tools and alternative technologies
11. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Skills
12. Good at testing and debugging code
13. Good documentation skills
Typical Wages
The typical wages for a software engineer would be $109,020 per year, or $52.41 per
hour. In Texas, the typical wage for this job would be $117,496 per year, or $56.49 per
year.
Job Outlook
The job outlook for software engineers from the years 2021-2031 is 25%, which is much
faster than average, the number of jobs available as a software engineer was 1,622,200.
Professional Associations
The professional associations for software engineering is Association of software
professionals(ASP), Computing Research Association, and also IEEE Computer Society.
Current Job Listing
Software Engineer (Early Career) at Apple, Austin, TX,
-Proﬁciency in one or more of the following skills Java, C/C++, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala, Java Script, CSS
-Deep understanding of relational database methodologies such as Data Modeling, Validation, and Processing
-Good understanding Client-Server protocol & API designs
-Knowledge of key/value and column stores
-Able to gather multi-functional requirements and translate them into practical engineering tasks
-Excellent debugging, critical thinking, and communication skills
-The ideal candidate is passionate about Apple products and technologies and is open to the possibility of being
pushed outside of his or her comfort zone
-To be successful in this position, you'll be able to show initiative, learn new technologies quickly, and possess
-excellent interpersonal skills
-You should be dedicated and prepared to work independently
-Bachelors or Master's degree or software development experience, or equivalent
-https://usa.jobsnearmenow.work/austin/job/software-engineer-early-career/

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● Analyze the needs of the user

Software engineers typically need a bachelor's degree and coding

1. Curious and open-minded

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