SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
You will work independently in software development life cycle activities including:
 Technology research and analysis
 Software analysis and design
 Software development, integration, evaluation and review
 All aspects of software application testing
 Software Application support and maintenance
You will consult and liaise with internal and external customers by contributing to the delivery of high
quality software applications that align with ASB Technology architecture policy and procedures.
1. What you will do
 Work independently on the analysis, design,
development, testing, implementation, support,
maintenance and enhancement of software
applications according to the established
processes that align with ASB Technology policy
and guidelines, the priorities of business needs
and to ensure continuity of service and support.
 Ensure that the services you participate in
delivering meet availability, reliability, security,
quality, and recoverability expectations within
acceptable budgets and schedules.
 Gain a sound understanding of business
processes and strategies and their alignment to
your software application activities.
 Provide input to technology research and analysis
in SDLC activities to ensure that methodologies
and approaches remain world class.
 Contribute to the maintenance of metrics
pertaining to your software application activities.
 Understand and contribute to the achievement of
all relevant operational service level agreements.
 Establish and maintain an awareness and
commitment to continuous improvement across the
activities you are engaged in.
 Develop and maintain effective relationships with
other members of the wider ASB Technology
community and provide support to other team
members to assist in the achievement of team
goals.
 Participate actively in the personal development
process.
 Actively pursue and gain self development to
enhance personal performance and delivery.
 Establish a clear understanding of your personal
responsibilities in the maintenance of world class
Risk & Control management and apply this to all
activities you are engaged in.
 Report in a timely manner any operational risk that
you observe in the course of your duties.
2. What you will bring
Technical Skills
 Knowledge of a variety of computer programming
languages and applications.
 Clear understanding of SDLC activities and
processes with practical experience in core
activities (Software Development and Testing).
 Broad exposure to industry standard SDLC
methodologies
 Able to identify gaps between where we are and
where we need to be
 General industry knowledge of IT and of relevant
latest technology trends
 Appropriate financial management knowledge
gained in a systems environment
 Sound verbal & written communication skills
 Analytical thinker
 Complex analysis and problem solving in software
engineering
 Quality driven
 Flexible and adaptable
Role Related Experience
 Minimum 2-5 yrs experience of Software
Engineering.
 2-5 Years experience
 with appropriate technologies
 in application support and enhancements
 in software engineering within a structured
software development environment, with
knowledge of software build tools, test
methodologies, techniques and processes
Qualifications
 Tertiary technology-related qualification preferred.
 Evidence of ongoing professional development
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3. What you'll be valued for
These are your personal qualities which - combined
with your skill set - will make you stand-out and
perform in the role.
Functional/Technical Skills
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills
to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Technical Learning
Can pick up and learn new skills and knowledge,
including technical things, quickly and well.
Intellectual Horsepower
Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably. Can
be described as capable, agile and bright.
Learning on the Fly
Analyses successes and failures for opportunities to
improve and develop. Enjoys, is open to and learns
from new challenges and situations, grasping key
elements quickly.
Problem Solving
Uses rigorous logic, analysis and methods to solve
problems with effective solutions. Looks for hidden
problems and beyond the obvious to solve problems.
Time Management
Uses his/her time efficiently and effectively, achieving
a broad range of activities and priorities.
Integrity
Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy. We build
strong relationships based on fairness and honesty.
Ambition
Striving to be the best. We play to win and thrive on
healthy competition. We always seek a better way and
continually raise the bar
Passion
Energy & Enthusiasm. We are dynamic; highly
committed and we love what we do.
ASB is all about people. Here are some
characteristics that we like to see in all our people, at
every level.
Customer Focus
Exceeds the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers.
Decision Quality
Most decisions and suggestions turn out to be correct
over time.
Process Management
Good at figuring out the process to get things done.
Drive for Results
Can be counted on to achieve and/or exceed goals
successfully.
Integrity and Trust
Is widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful
individual.
Interpersonal Savvy
Builds constructive and effective relationships.

Self Development
4. What’s at the heart of ASB Is personally committed to and actively works to
continuously improve self.
Values
Our Values are about how we do things. They form
the foundation of our culture. Together, our values
make working for ASB different to working at any
other place.

Caring
Respect and Support. We are like a family; the way
we care for each other and our customers sets us
apart. We support our people to be the best and to be
themselves.

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5. Dimensions of the Role

People Responsibilities
Nil

Discretionary Authority
Nil

Financial Responsibilities
Nil

6. Position Specifics
POSTION: Position Title
DEPARTMENT: Department
REPORTS TO: Manager's Title
LOCATION: Address
COST CENTRE: Cost Centre
RISK CLASSIFCIATION: Level 10, 20, 30, 40
JOB FAMILY: Leadership, Customer Services,
Relationship Sales, Operations/ Admin, Financial
Services, Technology/ IT, Professional Services

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