Software Developer

Employment Specification
Education & Experience (minimum requirements to perform the job):
School : Grade 12 Certificate
Post School : Relevant Certificate or Diploma in IT/Computer Science or
equivalent
Experience : At least 5 years related experience
Technical Expertise : Microsoft Visual Studio (2015+)
MS SQL
.Net Framework (v4+)
C#
Windows Forms
Windows Services
WCF/Web Services
WPF
MS Office
Job Related : Valid Unendorsed Code 08 Drivers License

Required competencies to meet the job outcomes:

? Excellent communication skills in English (written & oral)
? Excellent computer literacy skills
? Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
? Understanding of networks and network principals
? Excellent knowledge of MS Windows/Servers and the MS Office products
? Excellent knowledge of data backup and recovery principles
? Excellent knowledge of software programming concepts and techniques
? SCRUM knowledge and experience advantageous
? Comprehensive understanding of the implementation methodologies for the technology
being utilized in product development.
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 Soft Skills
? Attention to detail
? Communication
? Problem solving
? Conflict Management
? Adaptability
? Stress tolerance
? Team work
? Time Management

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

? Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
? Analyse user needs and develop software solutions using industry best-practice principles
? Design and customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
? Analyse and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
? 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
? Compile and maintain system documentation
? Assist with software support
? Assist with software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
? Assist in determining the approach to be utilized in a project implementation
? Participate in every aspect of the development and implementation process to ensure full understanding of the change implications to current business processes.
? Identify and escalate technical design or specification issues to Development Manager
? Follows good development practices and software development life cycle methodologies throughout product development