Job Summary
As a Mobile & Apps System Developer, you will be directly responsible for the actual designing, developing and installing software solutions for target clients within set deadlines and specifications. You will be involved in numerous day to day tasks including overseeing the entire App & Portal product development process from design to delivering the product to clients. You will be expected to communicate each activity progress to the project manager and build strong client relationships with the clients that you serve while you interact with them. You will brief your supervisor on all the happenings of the day giving suggestions and ideas on how we can move the business to a new level.
Reporting Line
This position reports directly to the Head of Technical Services
Responsibilities
As a Mobile Applications Developer, you will be directly responsible for the act
You shall be expected to produce high quality mobile applications and portal solutions within time and resource constraints that shall be acceptable and useful to clients.
Working directly with the other technical team members to ensure seamless integration of mobile and portal solutions to other components of core solution to meet user requirements.
Championing the research and product innovation for Dynasoft based on emerging mobile and portal technologies.
Participate in requirements analysis (collaboration with the system implementers) to gain a better understanding of client needs.
Implementation of system integration that ensure optimal system stability, performance and reliability.
Testing software to ensure the code is correct, fixing (‘debugging’) errors where they occur, and rerunning and rechecking the programme until it produces the correct results (Fault finding, diagnosis and fixing of bugs).
Working with trainers and system implementers to develop technical documentation and user manuals.
Provide technical documentation of the system design & solution blueprints, data dictionary, database object structure, operating manuals and code documentation that meets industry best practices.
Conduct rigorous system testing in liaison with Quality Assurance and system implementers.
Handling user training and first level support for Dynasoft clients.
Working closely with all project team members such as project managers, implementers, Quality Assurance, support team and Business Development etc.) to ensure successful closure of projects and assigned tasks.
Assist system Implementers & business analysts during requirements analysis, system design and UAT (Testing the custom and standard solutions in controlled, real situations before going live) phases.
Continuously researching on new/emerging technology solutions, product releases, upgrades, development platforms, support materials etc. to keep pace with technological changes and to ascertain on their practicality as a product, benefit and possible usage scenarios for Dynasoft and its clients (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Keep accurate records of the development process, changes and results.
Implement product-based research and innovation based on feedback/market research from system implementers. Such innovation will allow for development of applications that meet industry best practices and technology trends (e.g. service – oriented architectures, web, app and cloud-based applications etc.)
Working with the client technical lead such as ICT Manager to handle installation of the solution and configuration of user profiles & permissions. For complex installations & configurations, the developer may work with an infrastructure expert.
Provide any required technical presales support to the Business development function including preparation and review of technical proposals, solution envisioning and demos.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time, including outside working hours, location and environment.
Qualifications
Academic and professional Qualifications
At least two to three years’ experience as a Mobile & Apps System Developer in a fast-paced environment
A Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science/IT/BBIT/Software Engineering)
Ability to combine or specialize in at least two (2) development lines for example NAV & Mobile or CRM & Mobile.
Knowledge of database platforms: SQL server, MySQL, Oracle, FoxPro, XML
Experience in development and integrations to ERP Dynamic Navision would be an added advantage
Essential Skills
Mathematical aptitude and strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
Must be a methodical and pragmatic problem-solver.
Extensive knowledge of enterprise software applications, databases, programming languages/platforms such as (: .Net, C#, JavaScript, J2ME, Android programming, Ajax, jQuery, CSS)
Passion with no “blood and sweat” struggles when handling solutions that require complex database relations, workflows, notifications, 3rd party integrations (e.g. SMS, Payment methods, BI, Portals, Apps etc.), trigger-based actions, error reporting, custom report presentations, navigation designs and query features.
Excellent understanding and experience in SOA architectures, relational databases, network technologies (for example TCP/IP networking, SSL, Firewall, Proxy, Load Balancing), mobility technologies (apps, web portals, cloud platforms such as IAAS/PAAS/SAAS etc.) and middleware engineering technologies (e.g. IIS).
Excellent understanding of the architecture of the standard solution/platform to be used and possess some high level functional knowledge of the solution to avoid duplication of effort and high licensing costs by virtue of trying to build functionality that could be addressed as a configuration item on the standard solution (Always focussing on simplicity when selecting solution approaches).
Experience with SDLC development processes (Waterfall, Agile, Lean) and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally, Git)
Competent to work at a high technical level of all phases of applications programming activities.
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project
Teamwork skills, because most projects require input from individuals in different roles
Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high-pressure ICT consultancy environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal business hours to meet tight client/project deadlines.
A results-oriented individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.
Possess at least one entry-level software development certification and/or relevant training in solution development.
Desire to learn new technologies and adapt to them about programs and programming as a whole
Ability to communicate clearly within team, to management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertaken
