MehnaTi

Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Sample of reported job titles:
Application Developer, Application Integration Engineer, Developer, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Software Architect, Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.

Technology Skills

  • Access software:Citrix cloud computing software
    ,    PuTTY
  • Administration software:Software distribution management software
  • Analytical or scientific software:Data analysis software
    ,    Dynamic modeling software
    ,    IBM SPSS Statistics
    ,    MathWorks Simulink
    ,    Minitab
    ,    SAS statistical software
    ,    Simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis SPICE
    ,    StataCorp Stata
    ,    The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Application server software:Docker
    ,    GitHub
    ,    Oracle Application Server
    ,    Oracle WebLogic Server
    ,    Red Hat OpenShift
    ,    Red Hat WildFly
    ,    Spring Boot
  • Backup or archival software:Backup and archival software
    ,    Veritas NetBackup

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
  • Assess database performance.
  • Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
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