Job Description
We are seeking to recruit A VB6 Programmer/Developer. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in software development and programming as he/she will have an enhanced facility with the Windows operating system and associated hardware. The candidate should be a hard-working individual who has a creative but analytical mindset. He or she should be self-motivated and self-supervised, demonstrate high intergrity and professional ethics and make decisions on the role in a prudent manner.
Overall Purpose of the Position:
To design, modify, test, document, implement and maintain customized Engineering Design Software for the Building & Construction Industry which utilizes Cold Formed Steel Sections and various Roofing, Walling and ancillary accessory items.
To ensure design criteria are compliant with relevant Building and Statutory Codes at a Country specific level in addition to ensuring overall product cost reduction, enhanced ease of use, compliance, speed and an improved Customer experience through enhancement of the front end Web based user environment.
Key Performance Areas:
Design, develop, configure and test new Building Design software application specifically for the Building & Construction Industry.
Enhance front end User experience (Web Based) based on ease of use, speed, accuracy and efficiency
Maintain and manage the application and current code.
Recommend changes or modify current application and all relevant input databases.
Build modules and features to reduce processing time.
Create and code new functionality where required.
Develop and implement solutions to complex problems.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science/IT. Visual Basic 6 Certified.
Masters in Computer Science or related course is an added advantage
6 to 8 years as Software Engineer/Analyst in Engineering applications and specifically Visual Basic 6
Working experience in a manufacturing set up will be an added advantage
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Technologies including:
Personal Attributes specific to work requirement:
Strong oral & written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. An ability to explain technical information to non-technical people
Able to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, and technologies.
Methodical and analytical approach
Excellent communication skills
Good business, market and customer understanding
Team-working and team management experience
Excellent project management skills
Good organization and problem solving skills
Attention to detail, Initiative, Reliability, Stress tolerance
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