Minimum of 1 Principal Software Engineer (Developer)
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking a minimum of 1 Principal Software Engineer (Developer) to oversee large and complex software development projects and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. About Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and providing technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. The Role The role includes: Overseeing large and complex software development projects and providing technical leadership to the team Driving software planning, development and construction activities Accountability for the resolution of complex issues within the development and production environments Overseeing the quality and functionality of software, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and methods for system development Management and implementation of Datapower/APIC platform capabilities by following industry standards and practices Identifying key business objectives and providing solution recommendations by undertaking thorough analysis of the existing system against the project scope Ensuring delivery processes are efficient and cost effective Providing technical direction and ensuring the solution adheres to industry best practices, standards and methodologies Identifying and managing risks related to the technical delivery Providing technical expertise and supporting teams to solve complex technical challenges
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