Software Engineers complete several tasks during their workdays. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the employer or area of speciality. However, they typically include:
1. Analysing client and user requirements
2. Writing code that creates new programs that satisfy requirements
3. Writing code that develops existing programs to add features or make them more efficient
4. Testing code and making adjustments until programs work reliably as required
5. Identifying and correcting program bugs
6. Writing technical specifications and instructions in collaboration with Technical Writers
7. Recommending new programs and technologies to clients and supervisors
8. Fluency in common programming languages including C++, Java and Python
9. Technical understanding of front-end web technologies, operating systems and platforms
10. Verbal and written communication, especially making complex concepts more accessible
11. Diagnostic skills for identifying why programs do not meet requirements and how to improve them
12. Problem-solving for improving programs and resolving bugs
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