Role Proficiency:

Independently develops error free code with high quality validation of applications guides other developers and assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering

Outcomes:

     Understand and provide input to the application/feature/component designs; developing the same in accordance with user stories/requirements.      Code debug test document and communicate product/component/features at development stages.      Select appropriate technical options for development such as reusing improving or reconfiguration of existing components.      Optimise efficiency cost and quality by identifying opportunities for automation/process improvements and agile delivery models      Mentor Developer 1 – Software Engineering and Developer 2 – Software Engineering to effectively perform in their roles      Identify the problem patterns and improve the technical design of the application/system      Proactively identify issues/defects/flaws in module/requirement implementation       Assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering on Technical design. Review activities and begin demonstrating Lead 1 capabilities in making technical decisions

Measures of Outcomes:

     Adherence to engineering process and standards (coding standards)      Adherence to schedule / timelines      Adhere to SLAs where applicable      Number of defects post delivery      Number of non-compliance issues      Reduction of reoccurrence of known defects      Quick turnaround of production bugs      Meet the defined productivity standards for project      Number of reusable components created   Completion of applicable technical/domain certifications Completion of all mandatory training requirements

Outputs Expected:

Code:

Develop code independently for the above

Configure:

Implement and monitor configuration process

Test:

Create and review unit test cases
scenarios and execution

Domain relevance:

Develop features and components with good understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client

Manage Project:

Manage module level activities

Manage Defects:

Perform defect RCA and mitigation

Estimate:

Estimate time
effort
resource dependence for one's own work and others' work
including modules

Document:

Create documentation for own work as well as perform peer review of documentation of others' work

Manage knowledge:

Consume and contribute to project related documents
share point
libraries and client universities

Status Reporting:

Report status of tasks assigned Comply with project related reporting standards/process

Release:

Execute release process

Design:

LLD for multiple components

Mentoring:

Mentor juniors on the team Set FAST goals and provide feedback to FAST goals of mentees

Skill Examples:

Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications Develop user interfaces business software components and embedded software components 5 Manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality6 Use data models Estimate effort and resources required for developing / debugging features / components Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environment Team Player Good written and verbal communication abilities Proactively ask for help and offer help

Knowledge Examples:

     Appropriate software programs / modules      Technical designing      Programming languages      DBMS      Operating Systems and software platforms      Integrated development environment (IDE)      Agile methods Knowledge of customer domain and sub domain where problem is solved

Additional Comments:

A BO (Business Objects) Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualization tools using SAP BusinessObjects (BO) suite of tools. Here's a breakdown of the key roles and responsibilities for a BO Developer: 1. Report Development: Designing and creating reports: BO Developers use tools like Web Intelligence (WebI), Crystal Reports, and Analysis for Office to develop detailed, interactive reports. Customization and formatting: They ensure reports are visually appealing and aligned with business needs, providing options for sorting, filtering, and grouping data. Dynamic Reporting: Incorporating variables, formulas, and prompts to allow users to customize the reports dynamically. 2. Data Integration and Management: Query creation: Creating and optimizing SQL queries to fetch data from various data sources, such as databases, data warehouses, or other applications. Universe development: Universe design using the Universe Design Tool (UDT) or Information Design Tool (IDT), which acts as an abstraction layer between the user and the underlying database. Data validation: Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the data used in the reports. 3. Performance Optimization: Optimizing report performance: Working to improve the speed of reports, especially for large datasets, by creating efficient queries and reducing report complexity. Troubleshooting performance issues: Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in the reports, universe, or database. 4. User Support & Training: User interaction: Assisting business users in understanding and using the reports, dashboards, and any custom-built tools. Training: Providing training sessions or documentation to end users on how to generate, modify, or interpret reports. User support: Providing ongoing support and resolving any issues that arise with reports or the BO platform. 5. Collaboration & Communication: Liaising with business analysts and end users: Understanding business requirements, and ensuring that reporting solutions align with business goals. Collaboration with other IT teams: Working closely with database administrators, application developers, and system administrators to ensure the BO system integrates seamlessly with other IT infrastructure. 6. Maintenance & Updates: Report and universe maintenance: Updating and maintaining reports and universes as per changes in business needs, data structure, or systems. Version control and patching: Keeping up to date with new versions or patches for SAP BO tools and making necessary updates to the reports and environments. 7. Security Management: Access control: Ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data within reports and dashboards. Data security: Ensuring that the data presented in reports follows organizational security guidelines and compliance standards. 8. Documentation: Documenting development processes: Writing clear documentation for the reports, universes, and any custom functions or features. Providing user guides: Developing guides to help users navigate and interact with reports or dashboards effectively. 9. Upgrades & New Features Implementation: System upgrades: Ensuring the BusinessObjects system is updated with new features, security patches, and improvements. New functionality integration: Adding new features to reports and dashboards based on business feedback and evolving requirements. 10. Testing: Unit testing: Ensuring the reports and queries function correctly before releasing them to production. Regression testing: Verifying that new changes don’t negatively affect existing functionalities. The role of a BO Developer can vary depending on the organization's size, but overall, they work to ensure users have the data and insights they need to make informed business decisions. They must combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of business processes and data needs.