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Application Developer

Job Function

Application Development Provides application software development services. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs and documents software applications. Analyzes requirements and tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.
 

Key Job Information

Application Developer 6014 Grade 7
Career Level: P3

Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently, receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
 

Key Responsibilities

Programming/Software Development (PROG) Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Takes part in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work. Experience with languages and technologies including Python, C#, Jenkins, and Bitbucket.

Application Support (ASUP) Maintains application support processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.

Incident Management (USUP) Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents according to agreed procedures. Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution. Escalates unresolved incidents. Facilitates recovery following resolution of incidents. Documents and closes resolved incidents according to agreed procedures.

Problem Management (PBMG) Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems, processes and services. Determines problem fixes/remedies. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

Systems Design (DESN) Recommends/designs structures and tools for systems which meet business needs and takes into account target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems. Delivers technical visualization of proposed applications for approval by customer and execution by system developers. Translates logical designs into physical designs and produces detailed design documentation. Maps work to user specification and removes errors and deviations from specification to achieve user-friendly processes.

Systems Integration (SINT) Defines the integration build, accepts software modules from software developers and produces software builds for loading onto the target environment. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis.
 

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically five or more years in related field.

Preferred Experience:

API's

Oracle (is a plus)

SharePoint (is a plus)

Power Apps/BI (is a plus)

Jenkins

AWS

Cloud experience

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of business goals and scope of change initiatives

Intermediate knowledge of user experience design frameworks

Intermediate knowledge of change management processes

Intermediate knowledge of software configuration

Intermediate knowledge of operating system concepts

Intermediate knowledge of database concepts

Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

Intermediate knowledge of service continuity planning and support

General Competencies

Intermediate customer-focus skills

Intermediate accuracy skills

Intermediate