Software Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Pay

• $88.00 - $91.00 /hr.
• Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.
• Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.
• Packages may include: medical, dental, and vision benefits; health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment; 10 paid days off; 3 days paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan participation with employer match; life and disability insurance; commuter benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; accident insurance; critical illness insurance; hospital indemnity insurance; accommodations and reimbursement for work travel; and discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.