GRADUATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Apr 28, 2025 - The Graduate Software Engineer possesses strong development experience with Node.js or Golang and a solid understanding of NoSQL/SQL databases. This position demonstrates familiarity with TypeScript, REST API design, Scrum/Agile methodologies, and testing practices. This role applies effective problem-solving skills through hands-on work with Go, Java, Python, C, C++, and concurrent/multi-threaded programming techniques.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Graduate Software Engineer Resume
- Software Development
- Unit Testing
- Agile Methodologies
- Task Estimation
- Technical Tools
- Microservices Development
- Automation Tools
- Application Development
- Software Testing
- System Development
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Service Delivery
- Team Collaboration
- Clear Communication
- Product Understanding
- Feature Demonstration
- Continuous Learning
- Critical Thinking

Summary of Graduate Software Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Computer Science with 2 years of Experience
- Experience with Desktop/backend development (e.g. C#, Java, C++, Python)
- Experience with Web/JavaScript development (e.g. HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React)
- Understanding of software design patterns and best practices.
- Understanding of database design and querying.
- Understanding of DevOps best practices (Source Control, CI/CD, Testing, etc.)
- Knowledge of Java and are happy to learn more languages as we evolve our stack.
- Knowledge of data structures and an eye for architecture.
- Experience querying data using SQL
2. BA in Information Technology with 3 years of Experience
- Solid embedded C++ code development & review
- Experience in object-oriented design and implementation principles
- Experience with Linux applications and/or driver development experience
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to create proficient designs and implement them
- Good communication skills are required to work as part of a dynamic development team
- Experience in using source control tools
- Appreciation of Continuous Integration and DevOps tools such as GitLab/Jenkins
- Experience with Python/Rust
3. BS in Software Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in Node.js or Golang
- Experience in any of the following NoSQL / SQL
- Familiarity with TypeScript
- Familiarity with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with REST API design and development
- Experience in working with languages like Go, Java, Python and hacking in C, C++ as well
- Familiarity with systems problems, concurrent/multi-threaded programming and data structures
- Experience with testing.
- Effective problem-solving skills