Summary Software Design Engineer in New Brunswick

Find key facts and figures about working as a software design engineer. The following information is applicable to all Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231).

Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.

Description

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. They are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

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Requirements

University

This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

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Wages

$42.31/hour

Median wage in New Brunswick

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

8 jobs

advertised in New Brunswick

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Skills

  • Collect and document user's requirements and develop logical and physical specifications
  • Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
  • Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
  • Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
  • Assess, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software

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