Software Developer

Software Design & Development
Responsible to establish all possible options for designing and deriving the best solutions based on sound analytical judgment, team input and the customers’ best interest.
Research new technologies that push the boundaries and capabilities of design and provide insight on applying these to Vedaslabs product offerings.
Accountable for optimization focused design to ensure that all code is written with high availability and high impact; Accountable for efficiency focused design that serves to ensure that all code is highly reusable and modular.
Design push and pull data interfaces using the latest web and data sharing technologies integrated to a multitude of third party providers.
Author technical design documentation that fully defines all application code and the underlying methodology for the design decisions made.
Develop software according to functional and technical design specifications and maintain a “common sense” approach that serves to recognize potential design gaps and provide insight into closing them.
Create efficient, scalable, reusable middle tier logic using of required software languages as needed.
Create intuitive, logical and dynamic user interfaces using of required software scripts
Create and design databases, views, stored procedures and manage required databases Manage servers with regards to administration and performance tuning.
Assist in continual improvement of software configuration management process.
Maintenance and other roles
Assess, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures; Review code for potential performance issues, reusability, and/or anomalies.
Detail unit testing of code.
Troubleshoot client problems both remotely and onsite.
Research and identify cause of reported defects and issues.
Develop patches and defect fixes.
Perform and assist with quality assurance activities as needed.
Participate in training and / or customer support activities as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Communication Skills

Verbal / Nonverbal – Convey easily and quickly any message; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens attentively and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions; Maintain professional nonverbal communication analogous to situation.
Written - Writes clearly and informatively with a high level of sophistication; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret complex written information.
Presentation - Presents clearly and informatively, easily maintaining audience attention and responding to audience needs; Able to facilitate discussion, progress effectively, and manage audience as needed.