• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.• Analyse user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.• Analyse information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.• Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.