Software Engineer in Syracuse, NY

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 Syracuse, NY

98193 - 138013

25th percentile

98193

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

50th percentile

116971

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

75th percentile

138013

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

Applications Architect

121949

147741

176928

Mobile Applications Developer

110636

130999

155434

Senior Software Engineer

108600

132130

158601

Software Developer

95025

116519

136429

Developer/Programmer Analyst

85749

109053

128736

ERP Integration Manager

109053

138691

169688

ERP Technical Developer

100681

123533

144348

ERP Analyst

95704

115840

137334

ERP Business Analyst

86654

105433

126021

CRM Developer

94573

113804

134845

CRM Business Analyst

84391

102491

120818

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