Software Engineer in GPIT (Global Professional IT)
Software engineers will usually fall into one of two categories, systems developers or application developers.
As a systems developer (sometimes called a backend engineer), you’ll build things like computer systems and networks that front-end (user-facing) applications will need. You can do this by:
Ensuring that different types of software programs communicate with each other on one platform
Creating and enforcing IT standards within an infrastructure
Maintaining documentation of IT systems
Updating to new technologies as needed
Collaborating with development teams, senior systems architects, and data science professionals
Working as an application developer is more client-focused. You may work on either the front or back end of the system, designing software that the end user will interact with. Tasks might include:
Developing applications for iOS, Android, Windows, or other operating systems
Conducting an analysis of requirements and tweaking software as needed
Releasing software updates
Working with graphic designers, customer service staff, project managers, and other customer-facing departments