Software Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Software Engineer:

  • BSc. degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field
  • X years of experience as a Software Engineer or similar role
  • X years of experience with and good knowledge of C, C++, C#, Java, security and database technology
  • X years of experience with Spring framework, Hibernate, secure web design is preferred
  • X years of experience with .NET MVC and web-based development
  • Experience with ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, Web API, Restful Services, MS SQL Server
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Software Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Software Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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