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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Software Design Team Leader |
| Position Code: | 561 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Developing, planning and implementing effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills in the production of software systems. |
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Reports To
Chief Systems Engineer. |
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Supervises
Software Engineering Team. |
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Main Activities
Supervising the activities of a team of assigned Software Engineers to provide effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills in the production of software systems.
Allocating assigned manpower, material, equipment and supply resources for optimum utilisation and informing management of potential problems and obstacles which could affect project schedule or completion.
Performing administrative tasks to support the internal quality and control requirements defined by company policy. This may include acting as a Cost Account Manager in the Cost/Schedule control system for certain work packages.
Acting as a technology specialist or authority to initiate and participate in short or long term planning, making recommendations on technical policies and procedures within an overall program.
Planning, initiating and conducting analysis of project and software requirements as part of specific assigned work packages, in accordance with designated company standards.
Developing software designs according to specific work packages and project needs in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality.
Producing code in accordance with specifications and designs to comply with company standards of methodology and quality.
Performing technical tasks, including unit test functions to support the internal quality and control arrangements as defined.
Undertaking integration planning and software building definition tasks.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communication skills.
Process management skills.
Ability to effectively lead, motivate and direct professional technical personnel.
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Internal Contacts
All Project staff. |
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External Contacts
Prime Contractor, Customers, Sub-contractors and Technical Consultants. |
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Typical Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience within Software Design. Technical knowledge equivalent to that obtained from 8 years or more experience working with increasingly complex technical assignments. Will typically possess a masters degree or a PHD. |
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