This Form Summarises the Purpose of the Job and Lists Its Key Tasks

JOB DESCRIPTION

This form summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks.

It may be varied from time to time at the discretion of the College in consultation with the postholder.

Job Title: Software Developer / Job ref no: LIS-0180-14B
Grade: 7 / Department: Library & Information Services Division
Accountable to: Director of LISD / Responsible for: N/A
Job summary: To work as part of a small team developing and supporting software and database applications while ensuring that applications are documented and installed and developed at agreed standards and with best practice in mind.
Competency: Communication
Key tasks:
·  To communicate effectively with other developers and with clients to ensure satisfactory delivery of projects.
·  To communicate with colleagues in the Helpdesk, Project Management and IT Infrastructure Services to ensure satisfactory information flows.
·  To deliver training to colleagues as necessary.
Competency: Initiative and Problem Solving
Key tasks:
·  To carry out all the stages of system development, including: analysis of requirements, system and database design, programming and testing.
·  To find innovative means of resolving development and installation problems.
·  To write interfaces between business information systems.
·  Documenting all the stages of development for each project.
Competency: Planning and Organising Resources
Key tasks:
·  To set priorities in conjunction with other developers and with clients and to manage time and other resources in meeting priorities and objectives.
·  Planning and carrying out implementation tasks.
Flexibility: To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.