7. Web Related Careers
7.3. Popular Career Titles
7.3.8 Software Engineer/Programmer
Description
The Software Engineer designs and develops the software necessary to run
an Internet server. They design servers, routers, and firewalls. He or
she sets up the Internet accounts for a company, and insures that
everything runs smoothly. The Programmer actually implements and
maintains the server and/or routers, and any applications needed for
their site. Usually, these two jobs are performed by the same person,
for which they are a Software Engineer/Programmer. Their skills
include basic knowledge of Operating Systems, Programming Languages,
and Internetworking. They should know several languages and
utilities such as Java, HTML, C++, and CGI. They should have
experience with UNIX Systems, have some knowledge of Database
Systems, and be familiar with several Web browsers. Communication
skills are necessary to provide support to clients of the Web
Site. Other names for Software Engineering/Programmer are Systems Analyst,
Web/Internet Application Developers and Software Developers.
Education Requirement
Software Engineers usually have degrees in technical fields such as
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
They acquire their basic training from their formal education and get
some Internet coverage via these degrees. However, with the WWW
concept being new, these persons acquire the majority of their Internet
knowledge on their own and from experience working with the Internet
and the World Wide Web. Reading many books and articles is a big part
of acquiring knowledge about the Web. The Internet can provide a volume
of helpful information.
Salary
Software Engineers/Programmers can demand a salary in the range of
$30K-$70K depending on education level and experience.
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