The posting
What this Job Entails:
Software Developers play a key role in the design, installation, testing and maintenance of our software.
Scope:
- Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
- Works on problems of moderate scope
- Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
- Consults with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers, and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.
- Participates in design and writing of program specifications based on consultations with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers, and end users.
- Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
- Engages in the process of compiling code into programs and corrects errors detected in the compile process.
- Participates in creating test transactions and running tests to find errors and confirm the program meets specifications.
- Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revise programs.
- Engages in writing and maintaining documentation of changes to computer code, programs, and specifications.
- Designs and codes layouts for onscreen user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems.
- Participates in user review and technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with program operations.
- Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs.
- Revises programs for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes.
- Trains end users or technical support staff to use and support programs.
- Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Builds productive internal and external working relationships
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Understanding of programming or computer science/engineering
- Familiarity with relational database schemas and SQL
- Knowledge of using modern developmental tools
- Understanding of how to program a software program (windows or web based) that interacts with a relational database
- Knowledge of coding languages
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with various development methodologies
Physical Demand & Work Environment:
- Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
- Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
- Must be able to use a computer
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively
- Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
