ENTRY LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 04, 2025 - The Entry Level Software Engineer with experience in version control tools like GIT, SVN, and ticketing systems such as JIRA. This position possesses academic knowledge in technologies like React.js, Node.js, SQL, HTML5, CSS, and is familiar with REST API development, databases, and testing frameworks. This role requires skill in coding with C# or C++, multi-threaded programming, and proficiency in both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Entry Level Software Engineer Resume
- Coding
- Requirements Gathering
- UI/UX
- Testing
- Debugging
- Version Control
- Software Design
- System Integration
- Autonomous Systems
- Data Querying
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Creativity
- Teamwork
Summary of Entry Level Software Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Software Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance
- Knowledge of C++ Object-Oriented Principles
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Awareness of Configuration Management principles
- Experience in the design, development, integration, and testing of autonomous or remotely operated undersea vehicle systems
- Experience with MBSE Systems Modeling Language (SysML) tools such as Cameo Magic Draw
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and/or SVN.
- Experience with ROS
2. BA in Computer Science with 3 years of Experience
- Experience with or working knowledge of concurrent computing and experience developing multi-threaded or multi-process software applications
- Experience with any of the following software development languages such as Ada, C, C++, C#, JAVA, and Python
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment
- Experience with Git and Git-Flow methodology
- Experience with Open Architectures
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems such as DDCI Deos, Green Hills Integrity, or VxWorks
- Experience in software development including Pythonm Linux (Ubuntu), Robotics and ROS familiarity
- Knowledge in one or more of the following Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Motion Planning, Web Development
- Experience in embedded software development experience (including kernels, device drivers, file systems, etc.)
- Experience in developing high performance computing related software including network programming and high-throughput real-time distributed data distribution
3. BS in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Experience with Java
- Experience in web application development.
- Strong oral and written communications skills, and be self-motivated
- Knowledge/experience with most or all of the following languages, technologies, and tools like Java, JavaScript / Typescript, HTML, CSS, SQL
- Knowledge/experience with Frameworks Libraries such as Angular or React, jQuery,
- Knowledge/experience with Spring (Spring Boot) and Git, Gradle
- Knowledge/experience with Agile methodology and standard tools such as JIRA and Gitlab.
- Knowledge/experience with React or other JavaScript frameworks/libraries
- Knowledge/experience with Eclipse or similar IDE
- Knowledge/experience with jQWidgets or other JavaScript UI libraries
- Experience in relevant professional software development experience using C++ on Linux
4. BS in Computer Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Strong programmers and have taken multiple courses in C++ / Object-Oriented Programming.
- Solid knowledge of SQL on Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with C#, WPF or Boost Library
- Experience with Software engineering techniques with large-scale systems
- Experience with Java Development, JavaScript, SQL and Web Application
- Experience with AngularJS Framework and Spring Framework
- Ability to develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Familiar with Object Oriented Programming concepts such as class inheritance, virtual function, data encapsulation, and polymorphism
- Knowledge of Data Structure
- Experience in GUI development on C#.NET
5. BS in Information Systems with 2 years of Experience
- Knowledge of Version Control (GIT, SVN, CVS or similar)
- Knowledge of Ticketing systems (JIRA, Redmine, or similar)
- Basic understanding of REST Design Philosophy and API development
- Knowledge/Academic experience in React.js, Node.JS, SQL, HTML5 and CSS
- Knowledge/Academic experience with relational and document-oriented databases, test frameworks (e.g. jest/sinon/etc.) and source code management tools (git/etc.
- Experience with Coding skills with C# or C++
- Knowledge of multi-threaded programming concept
- Code repository with SVN, GitHub, MS DevOps
- Experience in Software/Hardware Interface
- Knowledge of Object-oriented design/development
- Knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix OS
6. BA in Mathematics with 3 years of Experience
- Software coding utilizing modern programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, Java, etc)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to clearly communicate architecture and design concepts.
- Ability to write technical documentation including wiki sites, blogs, XML/HTML.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of Java/JEE programming, building robust, scalable, secure, and high-performance applications
- Experience in developing and hosting software on RHEL or CentOS platforms
- Knowledge of commercial middleware platforms/Application Servers (e.g. JBoss, Tomcat, WebLogic)
- Experience in implementing and integrating with API and Web Services (SOAP and REST)
- Knowledge of LDAP protocol, directories, and replication (RedHat DS)
- Knowledge of PKI encryption and authentication
- Knowledge of Relational databases and programming via JDBC