Software Design & Engineering

Design, code, and assemble the software that computing and communications equipment uses to perform, manage, monitor and evaluate business or organization processes.

Jobs on this Pathway include:


Please note that Ohio wage data has been cited across this website; however, the industry highlights and skills information are nationally relevant.

Wages quoted on this website refer to Northeast Ohio

Jr. Mobile Software Developer

Median Wages: $57,000

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Trained in mobile application concepts, use cases and have some experience coding in mobile devices and Android, Windows and iOS operating systems
  • Familiar with the application development lifecycle Proficient in one or more software languages
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User Experience Designer

Median Wages: $70,400

To qualify for this job you should have:

  • Foundational employability skills, written and verbal communication skills, customer oriented, analytical problem-solving skills, and growing knowledge of business processes.
  • Competencies and Credentials: Wireframe prototyping:; UX writing, visual design and communication skills, Coding HTML and CSS is a plus; US research. Design tools include, among others
  • NOTE: each position must demonstrate the competencies and credentials of the previous position
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Sr. Mobile Software Developer

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Experienced in mobile application concepts, use cases, and coding of mobile devices and Android, Windows and iOS operating systems
  • Able to supervise one or more junior developers
  • Knowledgeable in various business processes
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Sr. Front-End Software Developer

Median Wages: $88,000

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Experienced in web development concepts and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, user interfaces, SEO and on-line device form factors
  • Ready to learn about user facing business needs and how best to deliver data and functionality via a easy to use device and format
  • A good communicator, listener, and collaborator
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Jr. Front-End Software Developer

Median Wages: $88,000

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Trained in web development concepts and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, user interfaces, SEO and on-line device form factors
  • Ready to learn about user facing business needs and how best to deliver data and functionality via a easy to use device and format A good communicator, listener, and collaborator
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Jr. Back-End Software Developer

Median Wages: $80,086

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Trained in back-end process coding languages and techniques such as Node JS, Python, C++,  PHP, Ruby, Java and Microsoft .NET framework.
  • Training in relational databases, application services and the system development lifecycle, and API's
  • Prepared to learn business processes and how to use IT to enable operational business processes
  • A good communicator, listener and collaborator
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Jr. IoT Software Developer

Median Wages: $108,000

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Trained in IoT concepts, sensors, use cases and have some experience coding the devices as well as data collection and management processes
  • Familiar with the application development lifecycle
  • Proficient in one or more software languages and able to write simple scripts with knowledge of queues and caches
  • Ready to expand knowledge and credentials
  • Ability to communicate with and collaborate with teams, customers, stakeholders

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Lead Software Developer / Scrum Master

Median Wages: $107,037

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Foundational employability skills, written and verbal communication skills, customer oriented, analytical problem solving skills, and growing knowledge of business processes.
  • NOTE: each position must demonstrate the competencies and credentials of the previous position
  • Competencies and Credentials: A blend of developer skills including those for front-end, back-end and device programming, testing, management and deployment tools
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Sr. Back-End Software Developer

Median Wages: $106,054

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Experienced in back-end process coding languages and techniques such as Node JS, Python, C++,  PHP, Ruby, Java and Microsoft .NET framework.
  • Complete understanding of relational databases, application services and the system development lifecycle
  • Ability to design and architect API's Well versed in business processes, data integration and techniques for process improvement
  • Able to supervise one or more junior developers
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Sr. IoT Software Developer

Median Wages: $125,000

To qualify for this job you should be:

  • Experienced with IoT concepts, sensors, use cases and coding devices, data collection and data consumption / management functions
  • Expert in one or more software languages and able to write complex problems and use cases
  • Prepared to supervise and / or coach less experienced coders / developers
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