Software Development Team

From Coder Merlin
Within these castle walls be forged Mavens of Computer Science ...
— Merlin, The Coder
Project Manager
Oversees the overall project, sets goals, manages timelines, allocates resources, and communicates with stakeholders.
Product Manager
Represents the client or end-users, defines the product vision, prioritizes features, and communicates requirements to the development team.
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
Tests the software for defects, identifies and reports issues, and ensures that the product meets the desired quality standards through manual and automated testing.
Release Manager
Manages the deployment, integration, and operation of the software system, including setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and ensuring the availability and performance of the software. Expert on Git, GitHub, branching and merging strategies.
Software Architect
Designs the overall structure and framework of the software system, defines the technical direction, and ensures that the system meets the desired quality attributes.
Software Engineer
Responsible for writing the code that implements the software system's functionality, following the specifications provided.
UI/UX Designer
Creates user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly.
Database Administrator (DBA)
Designs, implements, and maintains the database infrastructure for the software system, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
Security Engineer
Works closely with other team members to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in the software and its infrastructure. They design and implement security measures and best practices to mitigate these risks, following industry standards and guidelines. They are responsible for conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews to identify and address any security flaws or weaknesses.
Technical Writer
Creates documentation, user guides, and other written materials to assist users and other team members in understanding and using the software.