Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Other names for Computer Software Engineers, Applications: .NET Developer, Application Architect, Application Integration Engineer, Application Integrator, Applications Analyst, Applications Developer, Applications Engineer, Applications Programmer, Applications Quality Assurance Specialist, Applications Software Engineering Information Technology Specialist, Applications System Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Automation Engineer, Beta Tester, Bioinformatics Specialist, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Architect, Computer Consultant, Computer Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Programmer Analyst, Computer Software Engineer, Configuration Manager, Data Analyst, Data Modeler, Data Warehouse Architect, Database Analyst, Database Designer, Database Technician, Enterprise Architect, Firmware Engineer, Game Developer, Game Engineer, Implementation Specialist, Information Architect, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant), Internet Application Developer, Internet Consultant, Internet Site Designer, Java Programmer, Lotus Notes Developer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), Program Analyst, Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst), Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer), Software Analyst, Software Applications Engineer, Software Applications Specialist, Software Architect, Software Computer Specialist, Software Designer, Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, Software Development Specialist, Software Engineer, Software Engineering Supervisor, Software Installer, Software QA Tester, Software Quality Assurance Specialist, Software Quality Engineer, Software Requirements Engineer, Software Systems Engineer, Software Tester, Software Writer, Solutions Architect, Supplier Quality Engineer, Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Test Engineer, Usability Engineer, Video Game Developer, Video Game Engineer, Video Game Maker, Video Game Programer, Videogame Designer, Windows Software Engineer,

• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
• Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
• Determine system performance standards.
• Train users to use new or modified equipment.
• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
• Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
• Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.

• Computer servers
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Flash memory storage devices
• Integrated circuit testers
• Integrated circuit testers
• Mainframe computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Project management software

Office suite software

Word processing software

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Document management software

File versioning software

Data base management system software

Data base user interface and query software

Transaction server software

Configuration management software

Development environment software

Enterprise application integration software

Graphical user interface development software

Object or component oriented development software

Program testing software

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

Web platform development software

Computer aided design CAD software

Analytical or scientific software

Application server software

Platform interconnectivity software

Operating system software

Transaction security and virus protection software

Backup or archival software