Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer Location: Redmond, WA & Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Full Time Summary The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. Open to onsite & remote. Responsibilities • Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems. • Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system. • Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations. • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. • Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems. • Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Skills • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Expert mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. • Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. • Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software. • Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.