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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.

Job Responsibilities:
* Modify existing databases and database management systems.
* Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
* Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
* Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills:
* Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage one?s time.
* Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
* Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
* Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
* 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.* 5-7 years experience required.