Porting/software integration (PORT)
The integration of software products into existing software environments to produce new platform-specific versions of the software products.
Level 3 Assists in the configuration of software and equipment and systems testing of platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Documents faults, implements resolutions and retests to agreed standards.
Level 4 Configures software and equipment and tests platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Reports the outcome of the testing and identifies potential improvements to the process and to the software products according to agreed designs and standards.
Level 5 Leads a team, providing expert technical knowledge in the systems testing of platform-specific versions of the software products on varying platforms. Provides specialist guidance information to the support, systems testing and quality assurance functions to assist in improving procedures.
Level 6 Ensures the availability of hardware, software and resources for the systems testing of platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Defines configurations required for testing with reference to agreed testing standards. Evaluates new developments in the organisation and the industry and advises senior management on potential growth, problem areas and resourcing needs. Ensures adherence to agreed standards and good practice.