Job Description

A Software Engineer Designs, Developes and Maintains software applications. The code that a Software Engineer is generally called programs. Software Engineers start their career as an Entry Level Trainee Programmer and then move on as a Programmer, Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Analyst and then become a Consultant. The booming IT Sector has brought in a number of openings, particularly in the Tier-I and Tier-II cities.

Educational Requirements

• BSc (Computer Science) / BCA / BIT
• BE/BTech
• MSc (Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering) / MCA / MCS
• ME/MTech (Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering)

While candidates doing the courses under Distance Education / Open University mode are eligible to become a Software Engineer, large organizations prefer students doing a regular course.

The list of courses presented here is partial and is not comprehensive. Students of various other courses will also be eligible to become a Software Engineer.

Additional Skills

• Communication & Written Skills with fluency in English
• Hands on knowledge on Computer software and Emailing skills.
• Programming / Logic / Software Development skills

Opportunities in India

A Software Engineer can find a job in the field of Information Technology. Companies such as Infosys, Wipro, TCS etc. hire Software Engineer..

Opportunities in Abroad

The Information Technology industry has a huge demand for IT Professionals. International majors such as Microsoft, IBM, EDS etc. hire Software Engineers

What Next....

A Software Engineer after gaining some industry experience will become:

• Senior Software Engineer (3-5 years experience)
• Module Lead (5-6 years experience)