.NET - Full Stack Developer

Location : India HQ

Job Purpose

The India IT Full stack developer will be responsible for the development & support of core application(s) used within the school & India office, as directed by the Product owner and Application Manager. The developer will be responsible for working closely with Application manager, vendor, and product owner. The developer will be responsible for detailing the business requirements by creating suitable wireframe, acceptance criteria as explained by Product owner, develop the function by closely working with vendors, testing the developed functionalities and ensure the features are bug-free prior to release for users.

Reporting to : Application Manager

Matrix reporting to India IT director

Other Key Relationship

Product owner, Application Manager, Business function SPOCs, Vendor

Key Result Area

Principal Accountabilities

• Product design, development & support
• Manage the development and maintenance of core applications supported and their integration with other applications.
• Should be able to understand functional & user requirements.
• Design for better user experience.
• Use Industry standard design patterns and principles.
• Collaborates with UX to ensure overall vision is achieved.
• Adhere to branding guidelines.
• Research through surveys, competitive analysis, focus, groups, design thinking and bench marking.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Solid understanding of OOPS and Demonstrated experience in SQL
• Working knowledge about Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins
• Knowledge of / Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Working experience in code deployment automation.
• Working experience in handling third party services such as FedEx, CCAvenue, HDFC etc
• Working experience in developing reports using SSRS, Tableau and PowerBI.

Job Contacts

Internal:

• Product owner
• Application manager
• Business function SPOCs
• Application Users
• IT Managers and Engineers of all schools in the region
• External
• Serviceproviders and maintenance suppliers.
• Infrastructure support providers

Dimension

Decision-making authority

• The direction of the activities associated with internal operational support.
• Staff management/budgetary management
• None

Key Performance Measures

Operational Service Delivery of the internal operational services to the school, without significant failure or poor service performance.

Business Communication Communication of operational services, to ensure the school is aware of status and any related issues.

Customer Satisfaction Satisfactory feedback from staff and students on the delivery and support of local IT services.

Personal Specifications Skills, Knowledge and Experience

QualificationsDegree qualified and/or relevant professional qualification and experience (e.g. Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related field)

Essential

Experience Typically at least 12 - 15 years of technical delivery and support experience, in roles that requires involvement in

• Must have hands on experience in developing applications using ASP.NET MVC and micro-services architecture.
• Must be aware of common design patterns and object-oriented design skills
• Must have working experience and knowledge of Relational Databases, MS SQL, SQL queries, performance optimization etc
• Experience with building APIs using ASP.NET MVC or ASP.NET and services using REST, SOAP, etc.
• Experience on working with Windows Environment
• Knowledge HTML, CSS, XML , Client Side Scripting like JavaScript and jQuery
• Should have knowledge about coding standards and best practices
• Solid understanding of server side MVC frameworks
• Experience on deployments through automation process.

Essential

Skills

Familiarwith methodologies and project tools such as PMP/PRINCE2, Agile and Microsoft Project.

Strong Knowledge on.,

• MS SQL, SQL Queries
• ASP.NET, HTML, Java Scripting, Jqery, CSS, XML, Python & Micro services architecture
• PowerShell scripting and / or BASH
• Visual Studio
• Knowledge on OOPS is must
• Building APIs using REST, SOAP
• MVC frameworks
• CI/CD Pipeline Docket, Kubernetes, Git & Jenkins and other toolkits
• Good understanding of network protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP is requiredAPI (REST & SOAP, etc.,)

Must

Analytical Thinking Effective atacquiring an understanding of a problem or situation and developing an approach to interacting with the situation.

Essential

Stress Handling - Retaining objectivity and proper understanding of a problem or situation when placed under conditions of stress

Essential

IndustryDevelopments Must take initiative to ensure technical skills and specializations are kept up to date in line with industry developments and ensure that all relevant skill sets are current

Essential

Training

Desirable

Applying standards Effective in the application of relevant industry and process standards to all tasks undertaken.

Desirable

Personal Attributes

• Achieving Results Be aware of key business objectives and ensure these are applied effectively to all business activities. Experienced at working to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Building Relationships Capable of developing effective relationships withall staff and be recognised as providing a supporting role.
• Commercial and Business Awareness Able to identify business opportunities and be aware of the associated risks. Able to balance the financial, quality, people and customer expectation related risks.
• Customer Focus (internal & external) capable of anticipating and understanding customer expectations and ensure customer requirements are met and expectations appropriately managed. Able to build partner relationships with customers and suppliers and focus on solving their problems.
• Communication Possess appropriate communication skills suitable for liaison with departmental staff and senior management, both on a one to one and one to many basis. Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and customers including producing reports, preparing, organising and delivering presentations using appropriate tools and techniques, and participating in meetings and discussions.
• Planning and Organisingcapable of determining a course of action by breaking it down into smaller steps and by planning and resourcing each of these, making allowance for potential problems.
• Understanding NAE Understands and promotes NAE strategies, policies and procedures. Aware of how the organisation operates.
• Teamwork Able to contribute towards the objectives of a team, and be able to share knowledge, ideas and information. Understands the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions. Capable of working independently and being self-motivated.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Experienced in solving problems in a measured and creative way. Experienced in independently assessing a wide variety of tasks and be proactive in relation to identifying and undertaking activities that are to the benefit of the business. Effective at balancing long and short-term objectives and understand business value. Be responsible for own decisions.
• Influencing and Impact Act in a professional manner and exhibit the required behavior that should act as an example to other employees. Experienced at identifying goals and objectives and motivating and leading others towards their achievement. Experienced in networking throughout the wider IT community.
• Innovation, Flexibility and Adaptability Undertake tasks with a positive attitude and respond well to management and customer requests. Working locations will include a variety of NAE sites. Must be prepared to meet business goals and respond well to change.

Other

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required

Philosophy and Values

We are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We believe that:

• There is no limit to what every person can achieve.
• Creativity and challenge help us get better every day.
• Learning should be personalised.
• Unique global opportunities enhance the learning experience.

The NAE Commitment

At Nord Anglia Education, we work every day to inspire our schools, our students and our employees to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. Within our family of schools, this aspiration is underpinned by a commitment to always act with respect, integrity, openness, courage and ambition. These qualities are the foundation of how we approach our work and roles within NAE and are shared by everyone in our global family.

• Promotes and embodies The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities:
• Accountable Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance.
• Strategic Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction
• Collaborative Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes
• Entrepreneurial Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success
• Enabling Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
• Agile Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
• Resilient Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
• Role-model the Be Ambitious philosophy each day
• Feedback as a valued member of the team and the wider organisation