Software Roles, Responsibilities, IT Recruitment Masterclass

Looking for a fulfilling and prosperous software engineering career? Look no further than this comprehensive course on roles and responsibilities beyond designations. Learn from experienced engineers as they provide a brief overview of the industry and its processes. Gain a big-picture perspective before getting caught up in confusing job descriptions.

With no certifications or silver bullets for long-term success, this course emphasizes the importance of daily nurturing through habits and coherent knowledge. Build expertise around fundamentals to stay ahead of the curve, as the industry changes much more slowly than trends.

Discover the components of software engineering, including algorithms, data structures, DevOps, SRE, SCM, and more. Learn about the different types of roles and software companies available, as well as the workflows across different roles and hierarchies.

Get answers to commonly asked questions about careers in the software industry, such as why product companies demand a different skill set than service companies, the difference between engineering managers in product companies and project managers in service companies, and whether a designation like “Senior software engineer” translates to the same responsibilities across all companies.

Understand the complex role of a product manager, the relationship between system design and production issues, and the importance of staying up-to-date with fundamentals. Get a sense of the complexity involved in outsourcing software engineering and learn whether it's better to be a generalist or a specialist.

With so much to learn, why wait? Start your journey to a fulfilling software engineering career today with this comprehensive course.

Why a common course for recruiters and software engineers?

Recruiters play a crucial role in the hiring process for software engineering positions. As the demand for software engineers continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important for recruiters to have a strong understanding of the field of software engineering.

Recruiters who have knowledge of software engineering are better equipped to evaluate technical skills and experience in candidates. They can better understand the specific requirements of the role and what qualifications are necessary for the position.

Additionally, recruiters with software engineering expertise can help bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams within a company. They can communicate effectively with both sides, making the hiring process smoother and ensuring that the right candidates are being considered for the job.

Furthermore, software engineering is a constantly evolving field with new technologies and trends emerging all the time. Recruiters who are knowledgeable in software engineering can keep up with these changes and adapt their hiring strategies accordingly.

In summary, recruiters who have a good understanding of software engineering are essential in the hiring process for software engineering positions. They can ensure that the right candidates are being considered for the job and can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams.

Questions addressed in lectures

• What is software engineering?

• How to become a software engineer?

• What does a software engineer do?

• What is SDLC in software engineering?

• How are features created in software projects?

• What are the different roles in software companies?

• What do QA engineers do?

• What are the responsibilities of support engineers?

• How is DevOps part of software engineering?

• What is SRE?

• What is monitoring?

• What is observability?

• What is Performance engineering?

Takeaways

• Software engineering beyond coding

• Business goals of possible employer companies

• Kind of roles available in the industry for beginners/fresh graduates.

• Components of software engineering

  • Algorithms, Data Structures, DevOps, SRE, SCM, etc.

• Types of software companies

• Types of roles in software companies

• Answers to some commonly asked questions about careers in the software industry.

• Understanding workflows across different roles and hierarchies.

• Getting an idea about the complex role of a product manager.

• Getting a sense of the complexity involved in outsourcing software engineering.

• Understand the relationship between system design and production issues.

FAQs answered during the course

• Why do product companies demand a different skill set than service companies?

• What is the difference between engineering managers in product companies and project managers in service companies?

• Does a designation like “Senior software engineer” translate to the same responsibilities across all companies?

• Why do service companies have a lot more designation levels compared to product companies?

• Why do product companies tend to pay more?

• Does getting an onsite opportunity mean huge progress in your career?

• Should working in product companies be the sole purpose of a career in the software industry?

• Do managers control my career?

• I didn’t get a promotion. Should I focus on improving my skills or look for a new job instead?

• I have 3 years' experience. Can I move from testing to development?

• Why do certain companies insist on certifications in job descriptions?

• Why is having a computer science degree important to thrive in the software industry?

• Should I focus on trends or fundamentals?

• Should I stay at one company for a long time or keep switching jobs?

• Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist?