Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python/C++ (3-6 yrs)

Job Description :

A senior software engineer designs, builds, and maintains software systems for organizations. They also lead software development projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the quality of the software.

Responsibilities :

- Design and develop : Create software systems for web applications, mobile apps, networks, and operating systems

- Test and evaluate : Review code changes, create test plans, and evaluate new software programs

- Optimize : Improve software speed and scalability

- Lead projects : Oversee software development projects and provide technical leadership to the team

- Mentor : Guide junior engineers and monitor their progress

- Troubleshoot : Diagnose software issues and implement solutions

- Consult : Work with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders

- Provide status updates : Give clear updates on the projects they're responsible for

Skills :

- Extensive experience in programming languages, database management, and software development

- Ability to write clean and efficient code

- Knowledge of engineering principles

- Ability to manage projects and databases

- Senior software engineers need a variety of technical skills, including :

- Programming languages : Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Java, Python, and C++

- Software development tools : Familiarity with tools for coding, testing, debugging, and version control

- Databases, operating systems, and networking : Knowledge of these areas is essential for developing software

- Cloud platforms : Familiarity with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure

- Methodologies : Understanding of methodologies like Agile or Scrum

- Problem solving : The ability to identify complex software issues and develop innovative solutions

- Software design : Proficiency in the stages of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation

- Software testing : Understanding of software testing and debugging

- Leadership : The ability to liaise between external customers and internal departments

- Communication : The ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical team members