Job Description

Summary: The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. Conducts research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing software. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions Job Responsibilities: • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. • Ensures software standards are met. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. • Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. • Designs, develops and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. • Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met. • Modify existing databases and database management systems. • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. • Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. • Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems. • Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system. • Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations. • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. • Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems. • Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Skills: • Considered a recognized authority within the company. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Expert mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. • Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. • Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software. • Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required. • 10+ years experience required.

Qualifications null Additional Information

Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required. • 10+ years experience required.