Software Engineer V

Job Role: Software Engineer V
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 6 Months (Potential extension)


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:
" 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.