Application Developer

C# developer with a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services or ASP.NET background, experienced working in Visual Studio 2005/2008. Developer should also have a history of writing SQL against an enterprise level database such as SQL Server or Oracle.

Application Developer is responsible for participating in all phases of application development, performing such activities as analysis and design, programming, hardware and software evaluations, and user interactions. Senior Application developers may be required to manage the day-to-day aspects of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Works with other developers and business analysts to develop and write applications systems and programs.
• Develops documentation and help in partnerships with Business Analysts
• Provides guidance and assistance to the applications users and support teams on all aspects of application deployment, training and support, including
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Super user training
  • End user training
  • First and second tier support
  • First and second tier troubleshooting
• Provides clear, consistent, regular communication with all project stakeholders at all levels, including presentations to senior management, creating agendas and meeting minutes.
• Identifying and resolving project issues, including issue tracking and escalation.
• May assist the Application Manager (or Director) in the creation of project plans. Should have responsibility for some plans also.
• Actively participates in applications planning/strategy meetings and provides input on the most appropriate and effective use of applications.
• Develops software code that conforms to IS&T standards for quality and conformity.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Five (5) years related IT experience with similar systems and software.
• In-depth knowledge of current technology used within the I S & T organization including development tools and languages as well as various technical platforms used in development of business systems.
• Current technology includes:

o Microsoft C#

o Visual Studio 2005/2008

o Win 2000/XP desktop Platforms

o Microsoft Windows Server technologies (2000, 2003)

o Basic Networking (TCPIP, LAN-Wan, Network Topology as it relates to Applications)

o MS Office Suite - Office 97 and forward (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

o SQL Server Client Server environment (Wintel and RS-6000/Unix, Oracle, Microsoft)

• Working knowledge of the Cable, Broadcast Network and Entertainment industries
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Must have a demonstrated knowledge of system development life cycles with emphasis on design, testing, development and project management.
• Must have strong interpersonal and organization skills and be able to communicate clearly with all levels of the business including peers, technical management, customers and/or external vendors.

Must be able to work in a team environment or as a sole contributor

Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in system analysis, programming, project implementations and technical management is required.