Description

Job Title: ANALYST/PROGRAMMER II - CONTRACT

JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Analyst/Programmer II provides technical support to the Team Leader and the team of Systems Analysts/Programmers while playing a key role in developing systems that will ensure that GLOC retains its strategic position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Design and Architecture:

• Participate in the design and architecture discussions, providing technical guidance and making high-level decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of the software system.

2. Software Development:

• Agilely and rapidly design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that meet business requirements.
• Deployment of solution into market with modern UI experiences using latest opens standards- accelerated value creation.
• Collaborate with other developers, business analysts, quality assurance analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine specifications.

3.Technical Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews, and best practices to promote skill development and ensure high-quality code.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and code review processes.
• Ensure the software is thoroughly tested, and participate in test automation efforts.

4. Problem Solving:

• Analyse and solve complex technical problems that arise during the development process.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing codebase and propose effective solutions.

5. Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, QA analysts, and other developers to ensure a cohesive and successful development process.
• Working with other IT professionals such as system administrators and network engineers, to ensure that the software they develop is compatible with the company's IT infrastructure.

6. Technology Evaluation:

• Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools that can enhance the development process or improve the system's capabilities.
• Make informed recommendations for adopting new technologies.

7. Performance Optimization:

• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize code for speed and efficiency.
• Conduct profiling and tuning to ensure the application meets performance requirements.

8. Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user guides.
• Ensure proper understanding and maintainability of the system and documenting coding standards and best practices to ensure transfer of knowledge and consistency among the development team.

9. Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to estimate development efforts, track progress, and meet project deadlines. Provide technical insights to assist in project planning and risk assessment.

10. Any Other duties assigned by the Team Leader or Manager. 


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• First Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (with an emphasis on login & algorithms) or any related field from a recognized tertiary level educational institution.
• 5 C.X.C. / CSEC passes including Mathematics and English Language.
• 2 A’ Level/ CAPE passes.
• LOMA 280, 290, ACS 100 and all related parts.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in business application programming or in a similar role.
• A minimum of three (2) years’ experience in one or more development languages and web frameworks (.NET C#, PHP, ASP.NET, Node.JS with angular JS)
• Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques.
• Experience in a fast paced environment
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• As a regulated entity with obligations under the Know Your Employee guidelines, a Certificate of Character is required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
The Analyst/Programmer II must poses strong analytical abilities, must be a critical thinker who pays keen attention to details. He/She must be confident, possess strong communication skills, adaptable and flexible with a natural curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and analytical techniques. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while being thorough, persistent, focused with a willingness to demonstrate a professional work ethic. Having good teamwork and collaboration skills is crucial to effectively work with others towards common goals.