IT Application Developer

GG Selection

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP506-123

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The IT Application Developer is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting internal corporate applications, following the direction of the IT Application Development Manager and in cooperation with the other application developers.

Key Position Accountabilities:
• Work closely with business stakeholders to analyze business process challenges and identify potential technical solutions
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain in-house applications to meet business requirements
• Analyze, implement, and support commercial off-the-shelf software applications and hosted software services
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and industry best practices
• Plan development activities and adhere to timing estimations for completion
• Perform other duties as requested by the line manager

Requirements

Essential
• At least 5 years programming/development in .NET 3.0/4.0 or higher, VB.NET, C#, Entity Framework, HTML5, Javascript and jQuery
• Experience in Visual Studio 2008/2012 or higher and Configuration Management tools such as TFS, Subversion or GitHub
• Experience with SQL Server 2008/2012, and the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack, particularly SSIS, preferably SSAS and SSRS
• Expertise building secure web and RESTful APIs using WCF, OData, JSON framework
• Experience using Node.js, Backbone.js, Bootstrap, ReactJS, AngularJS, understanding of Lambda functions
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio)
• Experience developing in, interfacing with, or using ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX or X++
• Experience defining detailed business requirements to support projects
• Ability to identify business process improvement opportunities and transform them into quantifiable and achievable technical initiatives
• Perform thorough quality assurance and user acceptance testing by writing test plans and managing the execution of testing (Unit and UAT)
• Desire to continuously learn new skills to keep abreast of industry trends and state of the art technology
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical users at all levels of the organization, including senior management
• Must be a dynamic and self-starting individual able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance and direction
• Ability to effectively prioritize and assign work to consistently meet deadlines
• BA/BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field

Desirable:
• Experience working closely with business users in one or more of these business domains: Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics, Sales, Retail
• Experience with BI reporting tools, preferably Tableau
• Experience developing in SharePoint 2013
• Knowledge of cloud computing technology and systems (Azure, Salesforce, Office 365, Google)
• Knowledge of mobile programming (iOS/Android)
• Familiarity with data interface, data extract and data analysis technologies (ETLs)

Key Competencies
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Passion
• Teamwork
• Knowledge and Skills
• Integrity
• Ownership
• Planning and Organizing
• Influence
• Analytical Thinking

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.

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