Software Design
Create and refine the overall plan for the design of software, including the design of functional specifications starting from the defined business requirements as well as the consideration and incorporation of various controls, functionality and interoperability of different elements into a design blueprint or model which describes the overall architecture in hardware, software, databases, and third party frameworks that the software will use or interact with
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Design and Architecture
Levels
Analyse strategies for critical business functions to ensure plans are within risk mitigation factors
Design a simple software component or interface according to functional specifications and business requirements
Utilise appropriate software design methods and tools, in line with the organisation's software design practice and principles
Identify relevant controls, elements and features to be included in the software to meet its design objectives
Assess functionality and interoperability of different elements or components in the software design
Produce detailed design documentation mapped to user specifications
Evaluate strategies to ensure plans are realistic and reflect health of business
Create a software design blueprint based on a broad design concept, and business and user requirements
Recommend appropriate standards, methods and tools for the design of software, in line with the organisation's practice and design principles
Design functional specifications of software systems to address business and user needs
Evaluate trade offs from the incorporation of different elements into the design, and their impact on overall functionality, interoperability, efficiency and costs of the software
Produce design documentation for complex software
Review design documentations produced
Lead strategy development for critical business functions that anticipate risks and its critical impact
Translate complex software ideas and concepts into a design blueprint and plan
Establish key design principles to guide the further definition and detailing of a software blueprint
Introduce new methods and tools for the design of software
Lead the design of highly complex software and systems
Evaluate multiple software design options, so as to select the one which best meets business, user and functional requirements
Justify design elements to the end user
Develop software design archtiecture in line with client maturity
Inspire new and innovative software design ideas
Establish organisation- wide software design standards, guidelines and methodologies, in line with emerging trends, industry best practices and external regulations
Anticipate future business and user requirements, and their implications on software design, features and capabilities
Guide the setting of design principles, ensuring alignment with current and future needs
Chart a future-focused direction for the design of multiple software systems