Software Engineers and Designers

Software engineers and designers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Collect and document user’s requirements and develop logical and physical specifications
• Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
• Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
• Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
• Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software
• May lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.

Education

Post-secondary degree in software engineering, computer science or related field. Master’s degree a requirement for certain roles. Licensing is required for engineering drawings and reports, and be designated as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Experience

Minimum of three years of experience with more required for senior or leadership roles.