Job Descriptions

Responsibilities: Discusses the client's problems and requirements with systems analysts and program designers, following an initial client briefing Analyses the program's objectives, as identified by analysts and designers Creates detailed technical specifications for other programmers and presentation to client Writes new code to create a program from scratch Adapts existing code, where possible, to meet a client's requirements Creates user interfaces Modifies and documents computer code to fix errors or improve the program Tests computer programs and makes adjustments as required Liaises with other members of programming team to ensure program is developed to high standard on time and on budget Oversees the work of junior programming staff Reports to head programmer or other management staff on the performance of junior programmers Creates reports about the status, running, and maintenance of programs, for other members of the information technology department Liaises with technical writers to create documents for operating programs Follows company procedures for software development Requirements: Bachelors Degree In IT

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