Senior Software Developer

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
2. Developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
3. Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and migrations.

General Skills:

1. Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level.
2. Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
3. Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
4. Experience in design, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications.
5. Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools.
6. Experience in one plus programming languages and one plus communications protocols.
7. Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting.
8. Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies.
9. Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages.
10. Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts.
11. A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Desirable Skills:

1. Knowledge and experience with programming.
2. Internet-ready applications and rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
3. Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
4. Experience with middleware and gateways.
5. Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging.
6. Ability to provide post-implementation support, resolve any post-implementation technical issues and user and system documentation as required.
7. Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team.

Technical Skills: 35%

1. Demonstrated experience developing VB.NET, platform (C#, ASP.NET, Java applets, .NET CORE) in Visual Studio 2019, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Spring.NET framework, other emerging web technologies and deployment models to implement application enhancements as per design documents.
2. Demonstrated development working with Oracle 11.x, 12.x, 19c databases.
3. Demonstrated experience developing and integrating Crystal 2020 reports into VB.NET projects.
4. Demonstrated experience developing for WCAG AA compliance and interface design to support screen reader use.
5. Demonstrated experience with code source control using SVN (GIT would be beneficial).

Client and Management Services - 30%:

1. Demonstrated experience supporting analysis and participating in design, development, and testing activities; liaise with IT specialists and unit’s leads and work closely with team members and relevant stakeholders.
2. Demonstrated experience participating in working groups and client interviews to define and document needs, processes, and problem resolution.
3. Demonstrated experience supporting the analysis of existing release/infrastructure/change management processes, design, and recommend process improvements to effectively harness the benefits of using the application(s) as well as tools.
4. Demonstrated experience working closely with the managers and team members on issues and business needs.
5. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other groups to ensure optimal integration.

Communication Skills - 5%:

1. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
2. Proven knowledge and experience in written and oral communication with a large number of stakeholders.
3. Participate in planning activities; complete all required change request assessment tasks; participate in release management activities.
4. Demonstrate ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting requirements and find pragmatic solutions which can be acceptable to all stakeholders.