Senior Java Developer

Purpose:

• Responsible for strategy and design of controls system (hardware, software, telecommunications, infrastructure and/or information), testing strategy, standards and practices for enterprise, major organization or major platform. May define and manage project deliverables and work with the platform Centers of Competence (architecture, infrastructure & production support) teams ensuring adherence to processes and coherence standards. In the area of quality - responsible for managing application of appropriate quality and/or environmental management and process improvement techniques for a function or process. Develops, maintains, controls distribution of quality standards. Manages quality/testing of 3rd party partners.
• Responsible for setting and controlling the system (hardware, software, telecommunications, and/or information) design and test standards and practices for an XIM organization or a significant part of a major XIM platform.
• Serves as the subject matter expert across one or more technical disciplines.
• Designs and delivers new systems and enhancements, including non-functional requirements, to existing systems to meet business objectives in a manner that balances risk with performance and cost; and is consistent with established XIM strategies, architectures, standards, and policies.
• Assures the interoperability of system components with other systems where required.
• Describes the technical requirements to and inspects the delivered results from internal and third-party providers of IT products and services to assure that they meet business and technical objectives.
• Responsible for the non-functional (e.g. performance scalability, availability, reliability etc.) system test strategy and reviews and oversees test activities to assure proper operation and performance of the system.
Scope:
Specific:
• Autonomy:
• Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects.
• Influences organizational objectives and assignments.
• Accountable for actions and decisions taken by self.
• Influence:
• Influences policy formation on contribution of specialization to business objectives.
• Influences at level of division internally and influences business/trading partners and industry at senior management level.
• Decisions impact work of employing organizations, achievement of organizational objectives and financial performance.
• Develops appropriate relationships with business/trading partners, suppliers and industry leaders.
• Complexity:
• Highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects and contributing to formulation of IT strategy.
• Work involves creative application of a focused range of technical and/or management principles.
General:
• Recognized as an expert in own function
• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives
• Primarily domestic scope/accountability; may include some international scope/accountability
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirement
Primary Responsibilities:
• Establishes the design principles, practices, guidelines and procedures for part of a major XIM organization or part of an XIM platform. Inspects for adherence to same.
• Leads and is accountable for, or is a major contributor to the successful technical delivery of systems and enhancements that balance feature/functionality, development cost, schedule, risk, supportability, operations and total cost of ownership
• Serves as the subject matter expert and decision maker for technical decisions impacting the system
• Leads and/or participates in technical reviews with technical delivery teams.
• Assesses and manages technical risk; reviews risk mitigations alternatives and selects the appropriate alternative. Escalates significant risks and issues to the program team and leadership.
• Manages, or is part of the team that manages the technical relationship with internal and external parties delivering IT products and services that are part of the system
• Leads, prioritizes and coordinates the technical activities of one or more technical delivery teams. Approves technical deliverables.
• Contributes to the program/project plan preparation and status updates