- job functions are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs.

- They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements.

- Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function

- Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions

- Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies

- Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.

- Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application

- Collaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.

- Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.

- Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency

- Familiar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery

- Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.

- Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces

- Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages

- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration