Software Engineer in Columbia, SC

Software Engineer Job Description

Candidates for a software engineer position should have broad information systems experience and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should be adept at programming and working in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. They’re expected to quickly produce well-organized, optimized and documented source code. Most jobs require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline. Several years’ experience in specific programming languages, such as C#/C++, Java or .NET, depending on what the employer is using, also is valuable.

Typical software engineer duties:

Designing and creating engineering specifications for software programs and applications

Working with quality assurance to develop software test plans

Collaborating with hardware engineers to assess and test hardware and software interaction

Implementing a specific development methodology

Documenting software specifications

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Database

SQL

REST API

GitHub

EO/IR systems

AB Testing

Web App

Java

Design controls?

JavaScript

Salary for Software Engineer in Columbia, SC

101990 - 143350

25th percentile

101990

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

121495

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

143350

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Applications Architect

126665

153455

183770

Mobile Applications Developer

114915

136065

161445

Senior Software Engineer

112800

137240

164735

Software Developer

98700

121025

141705

Developer/Programmer Analyst

89065

113270

133715

ERP Integration Manager

113270

144055

176250

ERP Technical Developer

104575

128310

149930

ERP Analyst

99405

120320

142645

ERP Business Analyst

90005

109510

130895

CRM Developer

98230

118205

140060

CRM Business Analyst

87655

106455

125490

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