Powerbuilder Developer
Under minimal direction, performs as a fully experienced Software Developer in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or providing complex enhancements to existing software. Works with technical staff to understand and to develop resolution of software problems. Participates in the development of software user manuals. Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as a team leader on less complex projects. Writes code to create single-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone or those which access Servers or services. Develops code necessary to complete the assigned project(s) in the specified time frame according to departmental standards and guidelines. Writes, modifies, and debugs software for client applications. Identifies and reports problems in new and existing software. Recreates reported software problems to facilitate solutions. This includes validating the fix for the software problem. Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for software modifications or enhancements. Assists in the preparation of internal software design documentation. Develops the critical components of the solution, including but not limited to, security, rules infrastructure, custom adapter implementation, and application interfaces. Uses source debuggers and visual development environments. Architects and codes multi-environment system solutions utilizing various programming languages. Profiles, analyzes and optimizes the software he/she is responsible for implementing. Employs best practices for design, development, unit testing and test plan development. Supports completed software throughout the Software Development Life Cycle and in production. Seeks to improve personal job related knowledge and departmental process by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities, and reading professional publications. Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as a team leader on less complex projects. The employee will also perform the following tasks: - Programming in Powerbuilder 10.0 or higher - Creating and modifying Oracle queries and procedures using PL/SQL - Creating technical design documents in interface with functional team - Perform coding, debugging, unit testing, and deploying applications - Knowledge of creating and consuming Web Services will be an added advantage - Ability to work individually as well as interact with other developers EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - 5 years professional experience with Powerbuilder - 5 years Oracle - ability to write SQL queries and procedures using PL/SQL - Knowledge of Citrix and Source Control system preferably SVN Typically requires bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) and five to seven years of related experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.