industrial-mobile-devices-software-developer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — industrial mobile devices software developer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1252.00 (Software Developers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2514; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
• [Core] Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• [Core] Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
• [Core] Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• [Core] Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
• [Supplemental] Coordinate installation of software system.
• [Core] Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• [Core] Determine system performance standards.
• [Core] Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
• [Core] Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
• [Supplemental] Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
• [Supplemental] Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, or security needs to determine hardware configuration.
• [Core] Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
• [Core] Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
• [Supplemental] Supervise and assign work to programmers, designers, technologists, technicians, or other engineering or scientific personnel.
• [Supplemental] Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
• [Supplemental] Train users to use new or modified equipment.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
• Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
• Assess database performance.
• Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
• Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
• Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
• Communicate project information to others.
• Coordinate software or hardware installation.
• Design software applications.
• Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
• Develop testing routines or procedures.
• Manage information technology projects or system activities.
• Modify software programs to improve performance.
• Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
• Prepare data for analysis.
• Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
• Supervise information technology personnel.
• Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.