How to hire a software engineering analyst

How to hire a software engineering analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step software engineering analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a software engineering analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new software engineering analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the software engineering analyst you need to hire. Certain software engineering analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A software engineering analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, software engineering analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of software engineering analysts.

   Type of Software Engineering Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Software Engineering Analyst	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$33-57
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Quality Analyst	Pumpers are individuals who take responsibility for setting the pumping system controls for product maximization. Their job requires them to set density, concentration, rate, and pressure... Show more	$26-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • C++
   • Python
   • Architecture
   • Tableau
   • Web Services
   • Development Life
   • Data Warehouse
   • Data Analysis
   • PL/SQL
   • Oracle Sql
   • ETL
   • Linux
   • Unix

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead an offshore development team managing the enhancement delivery cycle for end to end implementation adhering to SDLC methodologies.
   • Design and implement process control for automate archiving and manage files by using UNIX shell scripting programs.
   • Contribute to implementing microservices used to manage entities and maintain a synchronize state between supplier and distributor.
   • Collaborate with cross functional data management teams to create metadata driven architecture for the data analysis center.
   • Involve in UI development using HTML5, CSS, JSP, AJAX, and JQuery.
   • Analyze Perl and UNIX shell scripts, and SQL scripts to produce system/process documentation for production support personnel.

   More software engineering analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the software engineering analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A software engineering analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a software engineering analyst in Missouri may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level software engineering analyst. Additionally, a software engineering analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average software engineering analyst salary

   $91,529yearly

   $44.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level software engineering analyst salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average software engineering analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$111,156	$53
   2	New York	$100,810	$48
   3	Washington	$97,867	$47
   4	Virginia	$97,145	$47
   5	Massachusetts	$96,058	$46
   6	Texas	$92,353	$44
   7	Delaware	$92,118	$44
   8	Wisconsin	$91,862	$44
   9	New Jersey	$90,932	$44
   10	Pennsylvania	$89,749	$43
   11	Ohio	$89,617	$43
   12	Georgia	$87,090	$42
   13	South Carolina	$86,495	$42
   14	North Carolina	$85,957	$41
   15	Florida	$84,103	$40
   16	Illinois	$83,487	$40
   17	Tennessee	$83,227	$40
   18	Colorado	$80,907	$39
   19	Alabama	$79,632	$38
   20	Missouri	$77,562	$37

   Average software engineering analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$133,765	$64.31	1,507
   2	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$123,233	$59.25	1
   3	Citi	$121,701	$58.51	91
   4	McKinsey & Company Inc	$121,315	$58.32	1
   5	MUFG EMEA	$121,169	$58.25
   6	Blackstone Group	$118,186	$56.82
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$116,177	$55.85	1,081
   8	Walmart	$113,210	$54.43	521
   9	Merkle	$109,118	$52.46
   10	Goldman Sachs	$108,272	$52.05	57
   11	myMatrixx	$107,814	$51.83
   12	Dexcom	$104,289	$50.14	6
   13	Zebra Technologies	$104,105	$50.05	4
   14	Zenetex	$102,482	$49.27
   15	Yellowpages	$102,162	$49.12
   16	Booz Allen Hamilton	$101,965	$49.02	185
   17	InMoment	$101,901	$48.99
   18	Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC	$101,420	$48.76
   19	SBP Holdings	$99,937	$48.05
   20	Plasser American	$99,425	$47.80

4. Writing a software engineering analyst job description

   A good software engineering analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a software engineering analyst job description:

   Software engineering analyst job description example

   As a Sr. I.T. Product Analyst in the Global Banking Platform (GBP) Software Engineering Group, you'll apply your expertise to solving business problems through innovation and engineering practice. We look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
   This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
   BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages: Python, Java, Kubernetes Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices Keen understanding of financial control and budget management Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals AWS Cloud experience highly desired Support Product Owner with business knowledge and expertise
   •Supply Product Owner with information for backlog prioritization
   •Help dev teams with good story splitting techniques and story writing in refinements, and helping teams to learn this skill
   •Provide story clarity, if cannot connect with customer
   •Attend scrum events as needed
   •Leverage analyst skill set when working with team and help teach dev team members the analyst skill set
   •Help guide team in cross-team collaboration and coordination
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find software engineering analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your software engineering analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit software engineering analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit software engineering analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with software engineering analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new software engineering analyst

   Once you've found the software engineering analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new software engineering analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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