Windows Engineer

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of DallasDevelops conceptual, logical and physical IT engineering designs, that support the infrastructure requirements of varying levels of technical and business application projects. Completes analysis of business requirements, as it relates to technical infrastructure design, and ensures traceability of the design to the business requirements. Assesses testing requirements and prepares testing strategies, as well as preparing implementation and transition plans. Associate level position requires general knowledge of field and industry practices.Professional 3Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.Key Responsibilities : Priority 1 : 20%Performs resolution of moderately complex hardware and problems affecting application systems.Priority 2 : 20�signs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, installs and maintains moderately complex software / hardware enhancements to support current release levels.Priority 3 : 15%Performs change and problem management using standard tools following FRS change management policies and procedures for software / hardware propagation to other platforms and / or environments. Ensures conformance with existing system capability.Priority 4 : 15%Participates in evaluating design strategies. Identifies potential design problems and makes recommendations for improvements.Priority 5 : 15%Utilizes available tools for automation of manual processes.Priority 6 : 10%Interprets technical standards to apply programming and design techniques.Priority 7 : 5%Performs other related duties as assigned.Organization-wide Competencies : Functional Knowledge : Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.Expertise : Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.Leadership : Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.Problem Solving : Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.Impact : Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.Interpersonal Skills : Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.Working Conditions / Essential Functions : Working Conditions : General office working environment. Will require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. May be exposed to moderate noise from equipment.Physical Demands : Requires some degree of sitting (for prolonged periods of time), standing, lifting carrying, pushing, pulling more than 20 lbs.Hours of Work : Monday to Friday from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM; hours may vary due to assignments. May require extended work hours, as needed. Some overnight travel may be required. May be subject to on-call and call back as needed.Job Function and Discipline : Product Development - EngineeringDesigns, validates, and brings new products to market. Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawingsMinimum Requirements : Minimum education required of the position : Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experienceMinimum experience required of the position : 0 - 3 years of relevant work experienceTechnical certification / s preferredMinimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position : Knowledge : General knowledge pertaining to concepts and principles in functional area. General knowledge of department / business lines, Reserve Banks, and / or System operations, policies, procedures and technologies.Communications : Strong oral and written communication skills, and attention to details are required. Acts as a team player, is cooperative and encourages collaboration.Risk Management : Responsible for understanding and applying risk management discipline in decision making and contributing to his or her area’s risk management function.Decision Making : Works under direction with infrequent checks; follows established methods and clear-cut policy. Makes decisions when general instructions or established methods indicate action to be taken.Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( ) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy Notice ()