Executive Assistant

Zentech Consulting is looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join a great team in Webster! You will be responsible for working closely with the software solution product owner, other systems engineers, and development teams to define, document and clarify complexity of technical requirements and system design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
They facilitate the segmentation, definition of detailed software requirements, linkages to User Interface (UI) behavior and design provided by a UI Designer, and inter-dependencies of software components for development planning and execution. They also work with software development teams to investigate problems identified during Quality Assurance (QA) testing.
The SE is collaborative and enabling, to bring together the relevant technical representatives, to put sufficient technical definition and clarity in place for the software development team. This is critical in the early stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), so that the software development teams can move forward as planned.
The candidate will work with other members of the software development & engineering team and occasionally with other business and development functions across the value chain, to refine requirements and designs, maintain accurate product backlogs, work within some Task Management Tool (e.g. Microsoft s TFS) to keep work item status accurate and complete.
The SE must be able have meaningful conversations with the business owners, users, and technology teams around the practical nature of the software and be able to receive and positively respond to constructive feedback. The SE must also be able to respond and clarify questions about requirements and design features, as well as adjust requirements based on retrospective issues. The SE will have to work with other Xerox product and portal teams and ensure seamless integration with their products and portals.
The candidate will work on software solutions, or suite of solutions, that enable discovery, configuration, and status polling of printers, print servers and Multi-Function Printers (MFPs). This software suite enables publishing data to Xerox Managed Print Services portal, essential functionality for Xerox Managed Print Services Business.


Shift: Monday Friday 9-5pm

QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential Skills:
Excellent written and communication skills
Excellent work attitude Can Do attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills
Works effectively with internal teams
Ability to multi-task and put extra effort in to get the job done, if needed
Ability to listen, engage and maintain continuous communication with a diverse group of SW developers with a variety of personality types
A good understanding of the business, technology and the tools used to support the business
Must have genuine enthusiasm and passion for technology, its application to solve business problems and ensuring requirements clarity is the best it can be
Familiar with standard development methodologies (Scrum Agile Development) and global product development (onshore and offshore components)
Desired Skills (not required):
Familiar with the Xerox Time to Market delivery process

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent required
5-10 years software development experience required.