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Software Developer-6 month contract

Posted on: Wednesday, 27 February, 2008  09:12
Expires On: Friday, 06 June, 2008  10:12
Reply to: job-564779584@craigslist.org
 

2008-02-06, 9:48AM CST





Software Developer II --- Immediate start




Our client is seeking a Software Developer for a 6 moth contract with option to hire.






The Software Developer’s role is to write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. The Software Developer will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide status reports where required


A Software Developer may be called upon to consult with clients and other project team members to design, build and manage web sites and develop installation programs for websites. Provide technical support to project team members.


RESPONSIBILITIES




General Software Development


• Assist with implementation of project architecture, standards and processes, under the direction of Senior Technical Lead and Software Project Manager


• Research, identify and document client's technical requirements


• Determine and identify appropriate technologies to be used


• Develop and document the system architecture


• Assist Database Administrator in creating data flows and database schemas


• Assist with implementation of project design, standards and processes, under the direction of Senior Technical Lead and Software Project Manager


• Develop and document the high-level technical design


• Identify project tasks and define task definitions


• Assist in developing technical project schedules, plans, task assignments and time estimates


• Attend regular project technical team meetings


• Provide senior project staff with full communication of project progress


• Assist with development of project code


• Take an active role in development of low-level design


• Work with senior staff and Software Project Manager to develop time estimates for project tasks


• Develop code in keeping with established processes and standards


• Debug and unit test modules before deployment to QA environment


• Create and maintain project documentation, in accordance with established standards


Internet/Intranet Development


• Create new content pages as requested in accordance with corporate design standards


• Maintain existing pages and access privileges for site areas as assigned


• Insure site and data availability on an on-call basis as needed


• Provide end user training as needed


Help Desk Support


• Actively monitor help desk tickets as assigned


• Respond to support request in a professional and timely fashion


• Confirm provided support meets the customer needs and close ticket


• Identify potential application issues through help desk trend analysis


Application Maintenance and Support


• Take ownership of existing applications as assigned


• Provide timely response to support requests


• Maintain application support site in the SharePoint Portal


• Answer question posted to the support site


• Maintain FAQ’s and other support material on the support site


• Ensure all application document are complete and current


• Maintain support and release schedules on the support site




PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES




Solution Development and Delivery


• Understand and create technical and functional design requirements


• Assist in physical and logical database design


• Create prototypes for client engagements


• Design, code, and test technical solutions


• Identify system deficiencies and recommend solutions


• Consult with users to identify and document software/system purpose, work flow issues, output needs and to determine overall functional and technical system requirements and specifications


• Develop alternative solutions and conduct feasibility studies


• Develop program specifications and review them with the user to ensure that requirements are met


Project Execution


• Lead small teams of developers


• Assist in enforcement of development deadlines and schedules


• Understand the necessity of and contribute to coding standards


• Develop internal and external meeting objectives and agendas


• Participate in peer design and code reviews


• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively




CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES




Communication


• Promote active listening with team members


• Contribute appropriately to conversations


• Assist in the facilitation of team and client meetings


• Accurately prepare written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging


• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully


Relational Databases


• Understand complex database concepts as well as the implications of different database designs


• Demonstrate proficiency with physical and logical database design


• Write effective stored procedures


• Demonstrate proficiency with SQL Server 2005 and Oracle 10g


• Possess understanding and demonstrate work experience with SQL Server Reporting Services


Programming Languages


• Demonstrate expert knowledge of ASP 2.0


• Create effective XSL style sheets


• Create XML schemas


• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one Microsoft .Net-based programming language


Architecture


• Possess significant knowledge of client server and internet systems architectures


• Create well designed, reusable objects


• Understand browser specific compatibility issues


• Understand the benefits of the various design methodologies and object oriented environments


• Understand DCOM/CORBA or equivalent


• Identify appropriate use of COM objects


Training and Certifications


• Complete a minimum of three training programs in technical areas relevant to department needs; must include Oracle


• Obtain MCAD certification (c# or VB)


• Become the recognized expert in a relevant system or technology for the department


General Experience


• Minimum of five year’s experience in relevant technical areas


• Completed multiple software design projects through all phase of development on multiple platforms and languages






PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES




Leadership


• Follow through with commitments and foster mutual trust with fellow employees


• Assume additional responsibility without being asked


• Encourage fellow team members to make innovative contributions and embrace new ideas


Teamwork


• Proactively initiate, develop, and maintain effective working relationship with team members


• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each team member


• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results


Client Management


• Anticipate client needs before they arise and present solutions to project management that encompass issues at hand


• Understand expectations that were set with client and recognize when issues/events may affect delivery




ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES




Professional Development


• Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen knowledge base and proficiencies


• Share acquired skills with team members through formal and informal channels


• Encourage more junior employees to take responsibility for their development within the company


Internal Operations


• Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions


• Actively contribute to internal programs


• Accurately complete and submit time and expense reports in a timely manner


• Accurately complete and submit status reports in a timely manner






MUST BE US CITIZEN or RESIDENT












  • Location: The Woodlands
  • Compensation: $80k-90k yearly plus bonus
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