Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, and tests and maintains operating systems, application software, and system management tools, with a high degree of expertise and independence.

• Monitors and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identifies possible solutions, and works with developers to implement those fixes.

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.

• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.

• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.

• Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and user manuals.

• Leads a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.

• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

• Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)