Software Engineer

When it comes to the subject of Software Engineers, there is often a bit of confusion involved. Do they just write code? Or are they also responsible for the System Engineering tasks?

While a software engineer’s job is quite similar to a software developer’s, they are not the same. So why are many small and large companies in IT choosing to hire software engineers? Let’s find out!

What is a Software Engineer?

A software engineer is a professional who applies the principles of software engineering for designing, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software.

They implement mathematical analysis and the principles of computer science in order to design and develop computer software. Besides an understanding of both development and operations, strong interpersonal skills are necessary for this role.

 This is key because the job may require driving collaboration between multiple development teams. All with the aim of building and maintaining the delivery of quality software to the user or client.

Much like a civil engineer ensures a bridge has a solid foundation, a software engineer will also begin with a thorough study of requirements and work through the development process in a systematic way.

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Roles & Responsibilities

While the roles of a Software engineer vary from company to company, the main tasks are quite similar.

To break it down into key functions will help us understand this better. A Software engineer is expected to:

  1. Update programs

    Software engineers ensure an active program runs smoothly through updates and bug fixes.

  2. Create new programs

    Software engineers design and create new programs for users.

  3. Analysis

    Software engineers may look at an organization’s needs and create software to meet such needs.

  4. Keep track of software development

    Creating software often involves the work of multiple teams. Software engineers keep track of internal code and ensure the application meets the users’ needs.

 The job could include anything from writing and testing code, refining and rewriting as necessary. To maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.

A software engineer will have to work closely with other staff and continually investigate new technologies.

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Why SHORE teams?

At SHORE teams, we aim to help you find the absolute best developers through our network of partners. We’ve vetted each of these partners thoroughly. They’ve gone through an extensive onboarding process. During this time we extensively researched their development processes, technology stacks and specialties, online reviews and testimonials.

With our worldwide pool of 30,000+ technical talents, we’ll provide you with the best Software Engineer for your scaling needs. We’ll connect you with the right development partner and advise your decision-making process when needed. We function as a broker during the whole process and manage to keep this service free of charge.

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