Software Developer

·       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.

·       Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

·       Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.

·       Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

·       Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.

·       Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.

·       Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.

·       Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

·       Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.

·       Determine system performance standards.

·       Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.

·       Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.

·       Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.

·       Coordinate installation of software system.

·       Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, or security needs to determine hardware configuration.

·       Train users to use new or modified equipment.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ComputerInformation Systems, or related field.