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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Senior Design Engineer |
| Position Code: | 417 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Applying effective analysis, design, programming and testing skills to produce software systems. Assisting with the technical direction of projects. |
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Reports To
Principal Design Engineer. |
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Supervises
May supervise the activities of a team. |
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Main Activities
Conducting analysis of project and software requirements as part of specific assigned work packages (more difficult than those of a Software/Design Engineer), in accordance with designated standards of methodology, style and quality.
Developing software designs coding and testing according to specific work packages and project needs, in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality.
Originating, using and promoting the creation 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.
Undertaking assigned integration planning and software building definition tasks.
Providing first hand supervision and guidance to designated lower level Software Engineers on assigned activities.
May act as technology authority in short or long term planning, making recommendations on technical policies within an overall program.
Assisting in the preparation of project proposals.
Identifying areas of design that have potential to be patented.
Building applications from software and modifying software applications.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communications. Problem identification and process management skills.
A 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
At least 4-5 years experience in software development. Tertiary qualifications in computer science, IT or electrical engineering (computing science major). |
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Other Comments
Alternate Title: Software Engineer. |
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