Software Developer

Function
: Software Development
Reports to
: IT MANAGER
Main Accountabilities
• Reviewing current systems
• Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals
• Working closely with analysts, designers and staff
• Producing detailed specifications and writing the program codes
• Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
• Preparation of training manuals for users
• Maintaining the systems once they are up and running
Key Skills
• Expertise in current computer hardware and software
• Ability to use one or more development language (C++, PHP, HTML, etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Eye for detail and identifying problems
• An understanding of business
• Analytical and commercial experience
Diploma or higher in any of below
• business information technology
• business systems engineering
• computer networking and hardware
• computer science
• computer software development
• information technology
• internet engineering
• software engineering.
Relevant Experience
• Meet local education requirements in a related field
• Preferred 2-4 years of relevant software development experience
Software developer, also known as a computer programmer, plays a key role in the design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems. The programs created are likely to help businesses be more efficient and provide a better service. Based on the company’s particular requirements, one might be responsible for writing and coding individual programmes or providing an entirely new software resource. The specifications you’ll work on will often come from IT manager.