Software Engineer in Knoxville, TN

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 Knoxville, TN

96565 - 135725

25th percentile

96565

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

50th percentile

115033

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

75th percentile

135725

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

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25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

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106800

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93450

114588

134168

Developer/Programmer Analyst

84328

107245

126603

ERP Integration Manager

107245

136393

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ERP Technical Developer

99013

121485

141955

ERP Analyst

94118

113920

135058

ERP Business Analyst

85218

103685

123933

CRM Developer

93005

111918

132610

CRM Business Analyst

82993

100793

118815

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