About this role
Job title: XIM Platform Software/Systems Engineer
About the Role Xerox is seeking a Software/Systems Engineer focused on strategy and design of controls systems (hardware, software, telecommunications, infrastructure and/or information), testing strategy, standards and practices for an enterprise, major organization, or major platform. This role may define and manage project deliverables and coordinate with platform Centers of Competence to ensure adherence to processes and coherence standards. In the area of quality, you will apply quality and environmental management and process improvement techniques, develop and maintain quality standards, and manage quality/testing of 3rd party partners.
What You'll Do
- Adheres to established design principles, practices, guidelines and procedures for part of a major XIM organization or platform; inspects for adherence and recommends updates.
- Documents work using the required standards, methods and tools.
- Takes part in client/user meetings and assists in presenting issues and solutions both orally and in writing.
- Is a 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.
- Begins the process to become a subject matter expert for technical decisions impacting the system or subsystem.
- Participates in technical reviews with technical delivery teams.
- Participates with Senior members in assessing and managing technical risk; prepares risk mitigation alternatives and recommends the appropriate alternative. Escalates significant risks and issues to the program team and leadership.
- 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.
- Contributes to the program/project plan preparation and status updates.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge and experience in the relevant discipline; still developing higher-level knowledge and skills.
- Ability to work with substantial autonomy under general direction within a framework of accountability.
- Moderate decision-making authority guided by policies, procedures, and business operations protocol.
- Ability to influence team and specialist peers; some responsibility for work of others and allocation of resources as expertise dictates.
- Willingness to participate in external activities related to specialization.
- Ability to describe technical requirements to internal and third-party providers to ensure business and technical objectives are met.
- Comfortable addressing technical risk and participating in risk assessment and mitigation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with internal/external stakeholders and delivery teams.