Job Description
Applications developers translate software requirements into workable programming code and maintain and develop programs for use in business.
Most will specialize in a specific development field, such as mobile phone applications, accounting software, office suites or graphics software, and will have in-depth knowledge of at least one computer language.
Responsibilities The principal function of an applications developer is to make computers perform specific tasks, based on the client’s specifications. In general, responsibilities include:
Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients;
Clarifying what actions the program is intended to perform;
Breaking down program specification into its simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language;
Devising possible solutions to anticipated problems;
Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project to write a specific section of the program;
Combining all elements of the program design and testing it;
Testing sample data-sets to check that output from the program works as intended;
Conducting testing and installing the program into production;
Reacting to problems and correcting the program as necessary;
Evaluating and increasing the program’s effectiveness;
Adapting the program to new requirements, as necessary;
Conducting user-acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily, quickly and accurately;
Writing detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators;
Consulting manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge;
Updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 2:1 in Computer Science related courses
Expected to have a good level of technical knowledge and many employers, particularly software houses, and have a Degree in a relevant subject, such as:
Business/management;
Computer Science/Software Engineering;
Information systems;
Mathematics;
Physical/mathematical/applied science.
Skills: You should show:
High-level programming and related technical skills;
Ingenuity and creativity;
Logical approach to problem solving;
Analytical capabilities;
Ability to work under pressure;
Attention to detail;
Tenacity and patience;
Communication skills – including the ability to convey information to non-technical colleagues in a concise and clear way;
Understanding of business processes and constraints.
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