App Developer at Smart Partners

Job Purpose

• The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support.
• Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with the web sites.
• In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy globally.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and how they translate in application features
• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications
• Design creative prototypes according to specifications
• Write high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code

Person Specification

• Proven commercial software development experience - desktop and mobile
• Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market
• Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles
• A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
• Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision
• A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape
• Ability to multi task and good time management skills
• Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team Excellent scoping and estimation skills
• Excellent testing/ QA skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally

Essential skills:

• Proven experience as application developer
• Experience in designing and building applications
• Ability to program in at least one programming language such as C#, Java (J2EE) etc.
• In-depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools
• Excellent understanding of software design and programming principles.
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills
• B.Sc/BA in Computer Science or relevant field; M.Sc/MA will be appreciated.
• Certified application developer is a plus.

Desirable skills:

• LAMP development experience
• PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)
• PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
• Creative design skills
• Working with a content management system
• Working in a media/ publishing environment

Competencies for success:

• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly Technical Learning
• Action Orientated
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Presentation Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Time Management
• Written Communications
• Problem Solving