Interview06
Software Development Engineer
Joined as a new graduate in 2021
N.T
Software Development Engineer
Joined as a new graduate in 2021
N.T.
I majored in international economics in university and had a career plan of working overseas when I entered the workforce. I considered many companies while I was job hunting. The ID Group has many bases overseas, so I was interested in the possibility of working overseas for the company someday. Furthermore, I had always admired the IT industry. Ultimately, I decided to join the ID Group.
I am currently part of the Global Innovation Center (GIC), which is a software development division. My main responsibility is applications related to human resources management and financial management. An example of such an application is an invoice issuing system. Although invoices themselves are issued via the existing system, it is first necessary to compile the necessary information before the invoices can be issued. In response, we are developing an application that automates the compiling process. Linking our application with the invoice issuing system allows customers to easily issue invoices for the first time.
Three applications which I helped develop are already running. Maintaining and operating these applications is also an important part of my job. A thorough understanding of business operations at the client and functions of the existing applications are an essential prerequisite to maintenance and operation. Although I initially felt some confusion, I was able to grasp the flow of entire projects by repeating the process of defining requirements, developing, testing, and releasing in a short span of time.
I am currently working on a large-scale development project involving over ten people. The client in this project has two group companies, and we are developing applications for each company. Working together with so many people requires a great deal of caution, but there is also a lot to learn.
I find development work to be rewarding when I help create a screen that the end user can actually use. When using a tool to conduct development, there are times when there is uncertainty regarding function in the actual environment. Even so, I feel a sense of accomplishment when I finish creating a screen through trial and error.
I would like to try management work in the future. The people around me who are active as managers are able to grasp the overall image of a project and consider what must be done while monitoring the progress of those around them. My goal is to approach the level of competence exhibited by senior members. With that in mind, my immediate goal is to become a group leader. Rather than being an engineer, I would like to receive my first management position, even if I am only in charge of a small unit. While improving my skills as an engineer, I aspire to become a leader who can negotiate with customers and improve the efficiency of an entire project.
