Developer Job Description
Job Description
[Suggest Edit]Responsible for gathering requirements, providing estimates and developing software throughout all phases of the development cycle.
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Duties
[Suggest Edit]- Plan and implement application design, development, support & enhancements
- Engage with the Business to gain functional reporting requirements
- Scope and design technical solutions
- Investigate issues and solve problems
- Monitor systems to identify potential problems or limitations
- Produce documentation in a professional and standardized format
- Design and implement proof of concept solutions in the development environment
- Plan and implement go-live transitions from development to production
Key Competencies
[Suggest Edit]Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Employer Demand % |
Skill |
|---|---|
| Specific programming language knowledge and expertise | |
| Effective oral and written communication skills | |
| Knowledge of the SDLC (life cycle development) methodology | |
| Expert knowledge of software development processes and best practices | |
| Familiar with ITIL processes for change and incident management |
Qualifications
Employer Demand |
Qualification |
|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | |
| ITIL |
Salary
The following salary indicators were found for this role;
Role |
Roles Not Requesting a Degree |
Roles Requesting a Degree |
Top End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $85K-$99K | $82K-$99K | $148K |
| Contract Rates | $53/h-$56/h | $90/h | |
Key Personal Attributes
[Suggest Edit]An organized individual with strong mathematical skills and well developed logic.
Attraction to the Position
[Suggest Edit]Realizing quality software from conception to delivery is a rewarding aspect of this job, especially when challenging problems were overcome in the process.
Staff Retention Strategies for Employers
[Suggest Edit]Although a challenging environment can be rewarding, difficult challenges combined with constant high pressure to deliver can wear down an employee. A well balanced work environment and suitable recognition can assist with employee retention.
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