Software
Engineer

What I do

I’m a team player, working with project managers, designers, and others to develop software that solves problems. I spend a lot of time programming, coding, and testing, and I’m constantly checking in with other team members to make sure we have the right requirements and a great plan in place to get all the work done.

Skills needed

Planning
Pragmatism
Creative problem solving
Logical thinking
Written and verbal communication
Programming and coding
Software testing and debugging

Courses to study

Algorithms and data structures
SQL
Computer history
Web development
Python 2 and 3
C sharp
Javscript, JAVA, Angular, or REACT
Business information systems

TecKno related courses

What are the best parts of my job?

Finding creative solutions to make life a little easier or better for others. And knowing that I can always find work in any industry—because just about every company needs software!

How does my job make an impact?

The more people rely on technology, the more of an impact our work can make—and the world relies on technology now more than ever. We automate tasks to make people’s lives run more smoothly, but we also help them get and stay connected, learn about what interests them, and find inspiration. That’s never been more important than now!

How to learn more

You can start right here at TecKno, with online courses in Computer History and coding. And listen to podcasts—they’re everywhere! Just do a quick Google search to find one that sounds interesting and dive in.

SoftwareEngineer