Software Engineer
Software Engineers are the architects of the digital age and play a crucial role in helping organizations develop and innovate for the future.
Learn more about the skills and training you need to become a software engineer.

Role profile
What is a software engineer?
The role of a software engineer is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration. As architects of the digital age, software engineers play a vital role in shaping the future, driving innovation, and creating solutions.
What does a software engineer do?
Software engineers are essential for the success and growth of modern businesses.
Their contributions span across innovation, efficiency, scalability, data management, customer experience, problem-solving, cost savings, collaboration, and future-proofing.
As technology continues to advance, the demand for skilled software engineers will only increase, making them an invaluable asset for any forward-thinking enterprise.
What skills are need to be a software engineer?
The role of a software engineer is pivotal in the development and maintenance of software systems that drive modern technology.
Technical skills such as expertise with programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms as well as underlying tech that supports the processes are key.
Soft skills such as problem solving, good communication and collaborative skills are essential for progression too.
What's the difference between a software engineer and a software developer?
While the roles of software engineers and software developers share similarities and often overlap, they embody distinct responsibilities, skill sets, and approaches within the technology sector.
Understanding these differences is crucial for professionals seeking clarity in their career paths and for employers aiming to build balanced and effective development teams. Software engineers tend to lean towards the broad approach while the role of a software developer is more hands-on.
How does QA support software engineer training?
QA is one the leading providers of software training, helping developers and engineers to learn new skills and providing organizations with the capabilities to deliver greater software solutions.
Our course catalog includes a wealth of programming, IT infrastructure and cloud training - perfect for software engineers that want to develop their skillset. We also offer a number of software apprenticeships, which support businesses in hiring new talent and closing their software skills gaps.
All of our training is delivered by software experts with real-world experience.
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How to become a software engineer
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Software apprenticeships
Kickstart a career in software or upskill your team with an apprenticeship in software development. We offer both the Junior Developer Level 3 and Software Engineer Level 4 programs.
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Hear from our software expert
"Software Engineers have become the backbone of how information and knowledge are disseminated between consumers and industry. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what users expect from businesses, they innovate and disrupt with diligent attention to logic and process.
Software engineers are some of the most adaptable and logical employees in any business and they will continue to change the world one website or App at a time."
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