Performs design, development, testing, documentation, and analysis of software applications for company products
Assignments include development of new programs and subprograms, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software/software systems
Duties include designing application, writing code, completing programming, developing and executing testing and debugging routines, and documenting work and results
May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets, and schedules and for documentation of work and results
May function as a project engineer/leader with the resident responsibilities of proposals/project plan, schedules, work assignments, prime contact, technical presentations, cross functional issue resolution, etc Is expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields
Note job levels E3 through E5 may include a software architect role
PRINCIPAL LEVEL
Under general management direction, system-wide responsibility on complex business components or complex projects
Provides direction for the business component or an entire project and/or project team
Exercises significant latitude in determining methods and objectives of assignment
May supervise a group of staff members
Has a complete and thorough knowledge of the discipline and frequently contributes to the development of new concepts, theories and principles
Expected to mentor and transfer knowledge to more junior staff members
Works on multifaceted problems that always require new and creative thinking
Uses judgment within broad policies and practices
Has latitude in exercising recommendations
Acts in a leadership role as a principal customer contact and/or interface with Senior Company Management
Impact of decisions and/or recommendations would have impact on organizational objectives, have a prolonged effect, and require substantial resources to correct
Bachelors degree with 6-8+ years experience, or Masters with 4-5+ years, or its equivalent