Analyst Developer (.Net) at Paracon

Purpose of the Job:

The Analyst Developer will be responsible for advanced technical solution design and implementation (.NET/C# & SQL), team support, technical excellence and innovation. 

Key outcomes:

Delivery: Technical solution design and implementation (.Net & SQL) 

• Advanced technical solution design , code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements and in alignment with Glacier’s standards and best practices
• Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors related to WEB sites & WEB services
• Suggest initiatives to increase throughput and quality
• Technical re-design of key components with performance concerns that pose business risk
• Ensure performance tuning and memory profiling are completed before code is deployed to production
• Collaborate on source control configurations and release management
• Compile technical documentation when required
• Do research with factual evidence in problem solving

Mentorship and coaching

• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery on time
• Comply to QA (quality assurance) process to ensure a high standard of code delivery
• Participate in discussions in the .NET forum

Ensure environment stability

• Ensure stability of WEB sites & Web services

• Collaborating on stability of Application and Database server environments with other delivery teams

• Assist with system monitoring and optimization during aftercare

Collaborating with Design and Architecture teams

• Assist with SQL database design, optimization and implementation modelling        
• Implementing process and system efficiencies  
• Involvement in strategic project initiatives
• Implementing POC (proof of concept) initiatives
• Technical liaison across teams
• Involvement in future Web applications strategy
• Research, evaluate and recommend software products
• Provide input on enhancing of coding principles, standards and best practices
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

Qualifications and experience:

• BSc. Computer Science or similar, relevant IT qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience in web development, using C#, ASP.NET Razor, MVC & Angular
• Solid experience in UI development using HTML5, CSS, JQuery and other popular JavaScript libraries
• Solid experience in Object Oriented analysis and design
• Solid experience in WCF, Web services
• Experience using Classic ASP, SSRS and SSIS will be advantageous
• At least 5 years SQL development experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in performance tuning
• Prior experience in an investment environment would be preferred

Competencies :

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Innovative thinking
• Sound decision-making skills
• Excellent time/priority management skills
• Communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt
• Ability to translate technology into understandable concepts
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task

 Attributes

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology
• Relevant program languages
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques
• Impact Analysis Techniques
• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards
• Understanding of Project Management Principles
• Understanding the Deployment Process in the Development Phase
• High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology