IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Oct 29, 2025 - The Information Technology (IT) Software Engineer develops responsive and adaptive UIs using React JS, HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and design patterns. This role requires Agile experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The engineer also brings innovation, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a customer-focused environment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout IT Software Engineer Resume
- Software Development
- System Architecture
- Database Management
- Web Development
- API Design
- Version Control
- Quality Assurance
- Cloud Computing
- System Integration
- Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Mentorship Ability
- Process Improvement
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Learning
Summary of IT Software Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience
- Validated experience in testing/coding/IT software
- Understanding of Engineering principles (OOP, SOLID, etc.)
- Broad knowledge of application programming and procedures to tackle complex problems
- Strong understanding of intersystem dependency around primary applications and multiple secondary applications
- Understanding experience with relational (SQL) and non-relational DBs (MongoDB)
- Knowledge of Modern UI technologies like HTML5, CSS3, Typescript, JavaScript, and JS Frameworks.
- Knowledge of modern programming languages like C#, Java (C# .NET/.Net Core)
- Sophisticated diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Excellent team player, yet capable of managing multiple solo projects at once
- Ability to quickly adapt to new information and develop a comprehensive knowledge of systems being tested
- Ability to solve software engineering problems (designing solutions, coding)
- Ability to build APIs, MicroServices, Micro-Front-Ends, Web Components
2. BS in Software Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Experience building meaningful software applications in a class, as a personal hobby, as a job, or as part of an open source project
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts, large-scale software architecture, networking and distributed systems, and Linux environments
- Familiarity with some of the following programming languages, including C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with REST API and microservices
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts
- Familiarity with tools and technologies like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Cloud
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and manage both individual and group tasks simultaneously, and to take initiative on system issues.
- Customer focus and good relationship-building skills
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Effective team player with a continuous learning and growth mindset
3. BS in Information Systems with 8 years of Experience
- Hands-on application development experience in a JEE environment
- Extended experience in the JEE technology stack, Core Java, Spring, JPA/Hibernate, Maven
- Exposure to Apache/Tomcat on a UNIX/Linux environment with shell script programming
- Experience with performance optimization (both within the application as well as on the database)
- Experience with Java Rich Client technology
- Experience and willingness to work along the software development lifecycle (business analysis, design, development, testing, operation, and support)
- Working experience with Agile methodologies
- Good understanding of technologies within web service environments
- Working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, GitHub/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence, etc
- Good communication skills and be ability to coordinate technical discussions and activities with global and offshore teams
- Self-initiative and comfortable working in difficult situations
4. BS in Computer Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in UI development using React JS, CSS3, HTML5, including Responsive and Adaptive design
- Experience with object-oriented programming and object-oriented design patterns
- Knowledge and working experience with Agile methodologies
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and customer focus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to both collaborate in a team-oriented environment and work independently while providing direction to other team members
- Must be a motivated self-starter with good desktop technology skills.
- Must be creative and innovative.
- Ability to adapt to the work environment and surroundings.
- Ability to communicate with various business and IT teams effectively.
- Ability to identify potential problems and solve issues.
5. BS in Mathematics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience with Python and/or Matlab.
- Experience in programming languages, such as Python, Java, etc
- IT skills relevant for data analysis, as well as experience with SimaPro, GaBi, or other LCA software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- In-depth programming knowledge in Python, JavaScript, databases, and other development environments.
- Expertise in digital manufacturing and industrial processes.
- Familiar with environmental assessments (LCA) and environmental impact categories.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral
- Good communication and networking skills in an intercultural environment and across all management levels.
- Team-oriented spirit and be willing to integrate an international team.
- Be proactive, a technology knowledge seeker, work with a team, and be able to solve problems.
- Self-motivated and capable of motivating colleagues.
- Be open to other programming languages/development environments, such as low-code platforms.
6. BS in Information Technology with 7 years of Experience
- Experience with automated testing at all levels
- Experience in working with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from working with stakeholders to refining requirements to deploying software in production
- curious and collaborative, comfortable working independently, as well as in a team
- Experience in working with Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
- Well-experienced in Java 11+ and the Spring Framework
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, databases, and build systems (Maven, npm/yarn)
- Experiences with Python, Ansible, Apache Tomcat, and Apache Web Server, cloud technologies (Azure), containers (Docker/Rancher), Linux
- Good understanding of HTML5, JSON, XML, web standards (for example, REST)
- Professional experience, a degree in Computer Science
- Be able to improve older code bases, as well as able to apply modern best practices to new projects
- Be able to keep up to date with emerging technologies and the latest development innovations
7. BS in Data Science with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in HTML5
- Experience in Angular/React JS
- Experience in unit testing tools like Junit
- Experience in developing enterprise-class applications using Java 8, JavaScript, Restful Microservices, Unix/Linux, Spring 4, Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, Maven, JMS, Backend Databases
- Experience with Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, and SDLC standards
- Experience in application development, including analyzing stories, writing code, implementing automated tests, contributing to release and iteration planning, and developing the working practices of the team
- Good knowledge in Python, PowerShell, Power Automate, C#/C++ programming, Perl scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, Cloud, or machine learn.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and synthesizing skills
- Capable of working within the team or as an individual on daily development tasks