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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Senior Software Design Engineer |
| Position Code: | 564 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Applying effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills to the production of software systems. Working within well defined system and technology areas with methodology, systems characteristics and design rules. |
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Reports To
Engineer Manager/Chief Design Engineer. |
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Supervises
May supervise Software Design Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Performing complex software design under general supervision requiring a high degree of technical competence.
Conducting analysis of project and software requirements as part of specific assigned work packages, in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality.
Documenting location and accessibility of program requirements.
Developing software designs according to specific work packages and project needs.
Using and promoting the extension and maintenance of company coding and design standards.
Performing technical tasks, including unit test functions, as required, to support the internal quality and control arrangements.
Undertaking assigned integration planning and software building definition tasks.
Providing first-hand supervision and technical guidance to designated lower level Software Engineers on assigned activities.
Consolidating results of component elements of a major project performed by others or self into an integrated total assignment.
Acting in the capacity of a Technology Specialist or authority on which they may initiate and participate in short or long term planning, making recommendations on technical policies and procedures within an overall program, if required.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communication skills.
Problem identification and process management skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform work in a team environment in accordance with established standards.
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Internal Contacts
All Project staff in the company, Company Management. |
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External Contacts
Prime Contractors, Customer Sub-contractors and Technical Consultants. |
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Typical Experience
Bachelor's degree, honours/masters degree or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline. At least 2 - 5 years of experience in Software Development, depending on level of degree obtained. Telecommunications experience, e.g. telephony, traffic concepts, telecommunications networks, signalling. |
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