Senior Software Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Senior Software Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Serve as a Technical Lead contributing to and directing the efforts of development teams, including internal and external team members.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the existing content supply portfolio of applications and services.
Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary.
Assist in task planning, estimation, scheduling, and staffing.
Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities.
Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components anywhere in the Software stack.
Determine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes.
Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Senior Software Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Senior Software Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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