International Assignment for LOTUS NOTES | DOMINO developers

Application Development and Support

– LOTUS NOTES/DOMINO

Division:	Gauteng	Business Unit:	Application Solutions
Position:	Application Development and Support Lotus Notes/Domino	Reporting to:	Development Manager
Permanent / Contract:	Contract 12 Months	Required Start Date:	ASAP
Position:	New
Position Summary and Primary Objectives	‘Developer’ is the role that is played when a person produces and tests the source code for new or modified software components, modules or programs. ·          Understand the Software Development Lifecycle ·          Create, understand and evaluate the relevant design and specification documentation. ·          Develop and / or enhance software applications in accordance with the: o    Relevant requirements. o    System and software architectures. o    Design. o    Language specification and idioms. o    Coding standards. ·          Perform unit testing of software components, and formal user acceptance testing of completed systems, including the design, implementation, evaluation, and execution of tests. ·          Debug the software components. ·          Compile required system documentation. ·          Understand and conform to change management principles with respect to implementation ‘Application Support’ is the role that is played when a personsupports client applications. ·          Understand Application Support contracts. ·          Understand the process to support an application. ·          Investigate and fix software applications in accordance with the: o    Client processes and standards o    Application Solutions best practices o    Reactive and Proactive measures
Qualifications	·          Matric essential. Tertiary degree preferred: BSc (Comp Sci) / BCom (IS) / BTech (IT). Other relevant degrees, diplomas or certifications will be beneficial ·          Minimum of 2 yearssolid software development in Lotus Notes/Domino (preferred) or Microsoft .NET ·          Relevant certification will be advantageous
Main Duties / Key Accountabilities	General Responsibilities ·         Develop new applications or enhance existing applications ·         Investigate and when applicable resolve logged issues. ·         Regularly update the client and support contract manager on the status of all calls. ·         Regularly update the project manager on the status of project deliverables ·         Follow best practises o    Standards o    Source Control o    Documentation o    Testing o    Call analysis ·         Manage own schedule and task priorities. ·         Identify improvements and implement when time available. ·         On standby as required.
ExperienceRequirements	The candidate should be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledgeof the following: ·          LotusScript and/or VBScript ·          JavaScript ·          HTML ·          CSS Knowledge of the following is not essential, but would be preferable: ·          XML ·          Web Services ·          Lotus Formula Language ·          Web 2.0 ·          Relational databases and SQL Experience in the following is desirable: Exposure to Agile Methods, Continuous Integration, Test-driven development Experience of collaboration and workflow applications Experience of cross-platform systems integration Knowledge of Lotus Domino database constructs and the Domino Designer API Candidate displays a working understanding of: The Systems Development Lifecycle, especially in terms of relevant processes, documentation and deliverables The project process, especially in terms of relevant tasks, techniques, and work products. Object-oriented programming constructs and principles Testing tasks, techniques, and tools. Developers should typically have actual experience in successfully developing and deploying applications, either in isolation or as part of a development team. Working knowledge of : ·         Programming languages to be used including their idioms. ·         Associated coding standards. ·         Software testing theory, practice, and tools. ·         The theory, practice, and tools of software engineering. ·         Database design concepts. ·         Major object-oriented concepts such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. ·         Major component-based development (CBD) concepts such as components, component models, component interfaces. ·         Implementing distributed software components. ·         Standard techniques for interfacing with relational and object databases (e.g., wrapper classes, query languages, and stored procedures).
Personal Attributes and Skills Required	·         Strong analytical problem solving skills. A structured approach to problem solving should be demonstrated. ·         Able to comfortably multitask. ·         Takes ownership of self development and of assigned tasks ·         Creative mind set and initiative should be clearly demonstrated in all work. ·         Quality Assurance - Work should be well structured and clearly written. ·         Knowledge Transfer – Should demonstrate a willingness to assist others. Ability to work in a team and a good team player. Ability to share knowledge should clearly be demonstrated. ·         Any customer interaction is done in a professional manner. ·         Time Management - able to manage tasks and time independently. ·         Have good communication skills. ·         Good Business Acumen. ·         Positive attitude and passionate about his / her work.