Software Engineer

Technical engineer

The primary role of a software engineer is to be able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions. The software engineer role is broader, with higher levels of responsibility than a software developer as they need to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements whilst ensuring security robustness is built in. They will typically be working as part of a larger collaborative team and will have responsibility for significant elements of software projects.


Skills and aptitude

Skills and aptitudes that would be useful for someone in a data analyst role might include:

  • Technical Background
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Communication