Software Developer

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To support the global IT development for activpayroll in all product and project-based development activity, including the delivery of all operational improvements through technology automation.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties

• Leading the development of our web-based people management and data processing tools
• Leading the development of software solutions to streamline our global payroll processes
• Maintain and develop a thorough and up-to-date working technical knowledge of enterprise digital solutions
• Maintain a detailed technical understanding of our products, systems, technologies, architecture and data sets
• Multitask development projects with internal application support requests
• Regular communication to line manager, especially whist working on large projects
• Meet with customers to document requirements and identify areas where processes can be improved through technology
• Offer an analytical approach to problem solving and solution design
• Adhere to department standard operating procedures
• Compliance with company procedures

Service Excellence

• Ensure that any serious issues/problems are raised with the IT Manager

Team Focus

• Prioritisation of own workload on day to day basis
• Must be able to work in a team and follow strict guidelines for the development of applications

Commercial Awareness

• Must have ability to provide innovative solution

Professional & Personal Development

• Ensure that PPR objectives are reviewed with IT Manager regularly
• Must undertake regular training related to Secure Software Development practices

Competencies

• Must have at least 4 years database and programming experience
• Extensive MS SQL database experience is required
• Extensive .NET (C# and VB.NET) experience is required
• Extensive HMTL/CSS/JavaScript experience is required
• Excellent knowledge of Classic ASP is desirable
• Experience with Secure Software Development practices and standards
• Basic understanding of Windows OS experience across all versions is desirable
• Must be able to work in a team and follow strict guidelines for the development of applications
• Understand and adhere to development and testing best practice
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and have the ability to be innovative
• Must have good personable skills and be able to attend meetings with customers for technical discussions