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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Software Design Engineer |
| Position Code: | 565 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Applying effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills to the production of software systems. A Software Designer mostly works within well defined system and technology areas with methodology, systems characteristics and design rules. |
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Reports To
Senior Software Design Engineer. |
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Supervises
May guide activities of Trainees. |
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Main Activities
Performing professional software design assignments of considerable complexity, requiring complicated analysis, planning and execution, under general direction with considerable discretion as to work details.
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, in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality.
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 as defined by company policy and project requirements.
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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, Management, Customer Service staff. |
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External Contacts
Prime Contractors, Customers, Sub-contractors and Technical Consultants. |
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Typical Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or a related discipline. Will have 1-5 years of experience depending on level of education achieved. |
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