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Software Developer Job Role
PURPOSE
The software developer job role involves the management, development and maintenance of Imago’s proprietary database software, Imprint. Performing day-to-day tasks and ensuring Imago users have up-to-date and reliable software at all times.
KEY DUTIES
Software Development (Imprint)
- Fix bugs.
- Develop new Imprint features.
- Fix live issues.
- Test all fixes.
- Deploy releases in a timely manner with minimum disruption to the business.
- Ensure upkeep of MSSQL merge replication.
Communication
- Communicate clearly with staff on all levels regarding Imprint progress.
- Liaise with staff on all levels regarding current Imprint issues.
Planning & Prioritisation
- Project planning and prioritisation of resource conflicts, business demands, support issues etc.
- Determine the best platform for Imprint (inhouse, cloud, mixture, with replication or without etc).
Future proofing
- Define how Imprint and other software tools can benefit Imago’s current business where new tools could enhance it.
Tools
- Evaluate and determine the best software and hardware systems for product development, testing and deployment.
Software Methodologies
- Determine the software development approach that best suits the needs of the business (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, RAD etc).
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Visual Studio
- Front end: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Back end: C#, MSSQL
- Internet Information Services (IIS)
- Versioning Control Systems (Bitbucket, Git)
- Some experience with cloud technologies (particularly AWS)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Communicates (both orally and in writing) in a clear, mature and professional manner.
- Effectively plans and prioritises tasks or projects based on importance and urgency and reviews plans with new, incoming data or changes in business needs.
- Anticipates problems/issues and takes appropriate steps to address them and where necessary extra steps to ensure resolution or completion.
- Makes suggestions for improvements and takes action.
- Works effectively as a team member through communication and workload sharing.
- Prepared to assist with all aspects of the role and needs of the department.
