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Software Engineer Vacancies Software engineer jobs involve designing, building, testing and maintaining the computer systems and equipment that help an organisation to function. These may include cloud and mobile applications, information databases or programs that control robotic systems. Software engineer jobs are found in any industry that uses computers. They are sometimes called software programmers or software developers. The duties of your role would depend on the type of organisation and the systems they use. However, some of the typical duties include:  Working alongside business analysts to find out what a client wants  Meet with clients and the development team to outline requirements  Attending and contributing to technical design and progress meetings  Writing test versions for program codes  Installing new software  Writing computer programmes  Modifying existing programmes to meet the needs of the project  Testing installations, security and compatibility to discover and resolve any issues  Conducting quality checks once a full version of the software is installed  Keeping records of all development processes, changes and results  Fixing all technical problems  Maintaining systems once in use  Working alongside other professionals  Supervising a programming team  Providing feedback on coding work Working hours for software engineer jobs are usually around 37 to 40 hours a week and worked in regular office hours. However, there may e times when you need to work extra hours. One example of this is when systems need to be tested. You will probably need to do this at a time when it causes the least disruption to the organisation, such as at evenings or weekends. The working environment for software engineers is usually an office, but travel may be needed to visit clients. Salaries for software engineer jobs depend on the size of the organisation, experience and qualifications. As a guide, starting salaries are usually between £22,000 and £26,000 a year. With experience this salary rises to £28,000 and £45,000 a year. Software engineers who have management responsibilities can earn in excess of £50,000 a year. The entry requirement for software engineer jobs is usually a foundation degree, an HND or a degree in a relevant subject. These include computer science, software development, mathematics, business information systems, information technology and software engineering. Some companies will accept graduates who do not have a related degree onto a training scheme, providing they show some competence in the field and are enthusiastic about the subject. Software engineer jobs also require a wide range of skills and qualities in addition to the qualifications. These include:  Knowledge and experience of software and programming languages  The ability to follow technical plans  Excellent skills in ICT  Good verbal and written communication skills  The ability to work independently using your own initiative  Strong problem-solving and organisational skills  The ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines  A clear understanding of development processes  The ability to work well within a team  Good interpersonal skills  The ability to lead and motivate a team  A clear understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues  A willingness to keep up to date with developments in the industry and attend training as necessary Software engineer jobs are an interesting career choice for those who want to work with computers. The role is varied and there is the opportunity to progress within this career.



Software Engineering jobs in Glasgow