Software Developers, Systems Software

Software Developers, Systems Software

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Analytical Thinking * Dependability * Initiative * Adaptability/Flexibility * Innovation * Independence * Persistence * Integrity * Stress Tolerance

Representative Tasks * Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. * Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures. * Direct software programming and development of documentation.

Industry

Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Manufacturing, Information,

Job Family Computer and Mathematical

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