Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Works on a product team and supports product design by planning its work, coordinating with others, and writing and testing code to deliver functionality for the complete product or products it supports. This level
designs complex/significant parts of a system/sub-system or works on a complete product of broad scope and solves well-defined problems with little guidance. May act as a work lead, providing technical coaching to other engineers and support personnel; Recognized as an expert user of critical technology; develops new software functionality for product development.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Develops, codes, configures and tests programs and systems.
• Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications.
• Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives.
• Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed.
• Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs.
• Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation.
• Mentors junior software engineers on the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies and target level: The leadership level of the job determines competencies in the *** Competency Model. Resources can be found in the Talent Central Self Service Portal.

Technical Skills & Knowledge: Specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact, and negotiation. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)

• Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)
• Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)
• Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)

Education:

• Degree in Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))
• Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))

Relevant work experiences:

• Product design, test, and/or analysis experience. (4 - 7 years)
• Previous experience in programming/software development. (4 - 7 years)
• Software development processes experience. (4 - 7 years)
• Participating in Agile Development (4 - 7 years)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment (4 - 7 years)

Recommended Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Business Requirements
• Coaching And Mentoring
• Communication
• Information Technology
• Language Translation