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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Software engineer
Description of the job profile
Software developers design, build and test computer systems that help organisations and equipment to work more effectively.
• - discuss requirements with the client and the development team
• - contribute to technical design and progress meetings
• - write test versions of program code , test installation, security and compatibility issues
- keep accurate records of the development process, changes and results
• - review test results and fix technical problems (known as bugs)
• - install a full version of the software and carry out quality checks before
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
Lithuania
Qualifications required
University or higher degree
Graduates with a degree in a relevant subject such as computer science, software engineering, physics, mathematics or electronics. For graduates without computing experience or an appropriate qualification, a postgraduate IT conversion course can be useful.
Total number of training hours
37 and 40 hours per week (sometimes it may be required to do overtime to meet deadlines or minimise disruption to a client’s business.
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Business and Economics Business information systems Level 7
Computer Skills Computer sciences Level 7
Computer Skills Software development Level 8
Computer Skills Software engineering Level 8
Programming Programming Level 8
Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics Level 7
Skills
Skill Description Level
Analytical thinking Numerical and analytical skills Level 8
Communication skills Communication skills Level 6
Personal/behavioural skills Thorough approach Level 7
Team building skills Teamwork skills Level 7
Team building skills Ability to work to another’s design Level 7
Sales and Marketing Commercial awareness Level 6
Competences
Competence Description Level
Adaptability Flexibility Level 7
Adaptability Adaptability Level 7
Creative thinking Creativity Level 7
Organisational competences Management Level 8
Personal/behavioural competences Self- motivation Level 8
Self-development Self-development Level 7
Self-development Knowledge of last trends Level 8
Previous Experience
Several years of related professional experience is be required.
Personal Attitude
Always updated about the newest technologies and willing to re-invent themselves.
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