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Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.
Software Engineers are also known as Development Expert
Development describes the function of creating design documents, developing, testing, supporting and maintaining applications and frameworks involved in a software release life cycle. Development and programming professionals design, create, test and document new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes.
Development Experts engage in the design and the development of high-quality solutions in support of business and technical requirements. The role solves highly complex problems. Development Experts exercise a considerable degree of independence and undertake a technical leadership role, with work performed under the general guidance of senior staff. Development Experts may be responsible for, and/or contribute to the management of a team.

Duties may include some or all of the following

• • perform and manage analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities.
  • solve highly complex problems and deliver high quality solutions.
  • perform high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions.
  • undertake technical design and development of highly complex custom solutions, and/or standard conversion and migration solutions.
  • manage the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team's developments.
  • proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced staff.
  • ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies.
  • provide support to development teams to ensure high quality custom solution realisation.
  • lead and manage the operations of a team including overseeing work priorities and resource management.
  • maintain and support existing system/technology to support day-to-day operation.
  • report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance in the area of responsibility.
  • develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
  • resolve escalated issues and suggest alternative approaches.
  • prepare and review a range of written material which may include technical and corporate documentation.
  • provide detailed, specialist technical advice to the senior executive where appropriate.
  • monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards.
  • influence and contribute to ICT strategy, resolving conflicts as needed.