There is no standard definition for the “architect” role in the software world. It could have very different meanings at different companies. Some teams think it is a role where you spend most of your time in high-level, abstract system design, while others consider it a hands-on role that exemplifies mastery of specific languages or […]
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Java is a widely used programming language. In a recent article, it ranks as the second most coveted programming skills by employers, just behind SQL. We interviewed Anupam Mishra, a software engineer at Amazon and a long time Java developer to get some tips on what companies expect in Java software engineer candidates. Q: What
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Technical recruiters unavoidably will run into current or former Microsoft engineers, especially on the West Coast. Software development engineers (SDE) at Microsoft are grouped based on an internal title and level system. Here is a quick walk-through of how Microsoft ranks their software engineers (technical individual contributors). SDE band: Level 59 – Straight out of
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I met a software engineer this week at a Node.js meetup. We chatted about Ruby vs. Nodejs and I mentioned that I ran across a blog with interesting Ruby vs. Node benchmark data. He gave me his business card and asked me to forward him the link. Being a LinkedIn addict, I, of course, looked him up on LinkedIn. The very first thing I
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If you are a technical recruiter, you might be a bit unclear about what exactly is an SDET. You might be wondering, “Is SDET same as a tester?” But, SDETs seem to be requiring just as much coding as software engineers. Then you ask yourself, “What skills am I supposed to look for when my hiring
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Seattle, where I live, is a coffee obsessed city. No matter you live here in Seattle or elsewhere, if, when you hear the word “Java”, a computer programming language comes to mind before a cup of hot drink, count yourself in as a denizen of Geek-speaking land. Being one of the leading technology hubs, Seattle
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In this “Geek Language Quiz” series, we’ll list some commonly asked questions about technical terms, especially for recruiting purposes, and their answers. Test and score yourself on your understanding of the Geek language. Have fun! Q. How are Java and JavaScript related? A. They are not related for the most part. Java is an general-purpose programming language. JavaScript
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iOS Developer (Seattle) In this series, I invite a qualified engineer/developer with matching or related technical background to review a real job description. In these reviews, you’ll learn the unfiltered feedback and thoughts from the technical people who are the target readers of these job descriptions. Please note: each review reflects only the opinion of the
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In order to attract top talent to your organization it is imperative that you have a top-notch recruiting team in place. I often wonder if organizations realize just how important recruiting is to the success of an organization. If an organization does not have the very best recruiting team in place, it can be at
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QA Engineer – Desktop Virtualization (Seattle) In this series, I invite someone to review a real job description with matching or related technical background. In these reviews, you’ll learn the unfiltered feedback and thoughts from the technical people who are the target readers of these job descriptions. Please note: each review reflects only the opinion
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