The Architect defines the structure of the hardware and/or software subsystems that is to be developed and also defines the way in which it has to be divided into separate components and/or modules. In doing so, functionary proceeds on the basis of the functional specifications.
Functionary comes to an understanding with software resp. hardware development concerning the hardware/software interfaces. By means of planned reviews he/she ensures — from technical point of view — that the efforts of the individual developers remain focused on properly functioning subsystems.
Functionary is technically responsible for the correct functioning of the integrated subsystems. Functionary co-operates with the project manager, test&release architect and the quality officer, ensuring that the hardware resp. software development process runs optimally.
• Number of projects per year: 1-3.
• Average project costs: ± 2 M Euro.
• Responsible for the architecture of subsystems or medium projects.
• Participates in the system architecture and the definition of the reuiqrements specification.
• Supervises HW/SW Developers.
• Advises HW/SW Project Leader.
Key areas of responsibility
• Responsible for the creation of the (hardware or software) architecture in modular, easy to maintain and extendible parts (components and modules).
• Technically responsible for the (hardware or software in (sub-)projects.
• Responsible for the integration of hardware resp. software.
• Ensures the mutual consistency and efficient integration of the separate components in modular, easy-to-maintain hardware/software that meets the product specification.
• Acts in line with departmental and project processes.
• Guides the Development Engineers in the design and implementation of the parts of a subsystem.
• Advises the System Architect regarding choices of what has to be achieved in hardware and what in software, and advises on make-or-buy decisions.
• Determines required hardware/software interface in close consultation with the technical experts.
• Advises on internal development or outsourcing.
• Has an important say in the choice of development environment and has ultimate responsibility for the (hardware/software) top-level design.
• Is abreast of / participates in standards.
Main experience required
• Experience in the design and implementation of hardware resp. software systems of at least 4 years.
• Knowledge of and experience in hardware/software interfaces.
• Knowledge of and experience in standards and external developments.
• Experience in working in project teams.
Necessary know how / skills
• University education in relevant technical (hardware/software) engineering or other related discipline.
• Knowledge and understanding of other disciplines with which co-operation takes place.
• Specific knowledge of the relevant area of application.
• Specific knowledge of relevant design methods, such as modelling.
• Knowledge of (software) engineering processes.
• Coaching skills.
Required personality
• Abstract, analytical, and creative thinker.
Required personality characteristics
• Lateral thinker with helicopter view, capable of finding an appropriate solution to complex problems.
• Networks with colleagues.
• Is communicative and a good listener.
• Is ready to look at more than one solution, and can put ideas across.
• Improvement attitude. |
