Principal Developer

About the Role The Principal Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining applications software. This role is a senior developer who is responsible for completing technical tasks including writing code/programming and overseeing Development teams. Responsibilities Leading Development teams, including planning, controlling and reporting on progress. Designing, coding, testing and installing applications programs either in one major language or in a range of programs across multiple platforms. Developing operating and system documentation. Mentoring Developers in working with users to evaluate IT applications and equipment requirements. Ensuring that systems are developed within agreed budgets and time frames and achieving necessary design and systems security standards. Overseeing the analysis, design, programming, debugging, and modification of computer programs for commercial or end user applications, such as materials management, financial management, HRIS, mobile apps or personal applications products (e.g., spreadsheets, tax packages, personal finance programs). Completing documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Monitoring the performance and availability of systems hardware and software. Installing, testing and maintaining new or modified systems software. Analysing and rectifying operating systems problems. Responsible for implementing a principle driven health and safety culture that cares for employees and ensures their safety in line with Datacom policy. Takes reasonable care that their actions (or inactions) do not harm the Health and Safety of self or others. Reports all incidents, hazards or unsafe work practices as per Datacom policy. Qualifications 10+ years in Software Development, with at least 4 years in a large IT organisation. Advanced skills in one or more of the major programming languages (either 'legacy' or 'hot') such as .Net, Java, Cobol, C++, Visual Basic, XML, ASP, COM/DCOM and/or SQL development tools. Advanced skills and knowledge of one of the major relational database packages such as Oracle, SQL Server, Access, Sybase or DB2. Ability to understand the essential needs of Users and meet these in well-designed programs. Desirable Skills Experience in Azure Cloud, GitHub, and agent engineering Benefits Datacom cares about its people and offers a range of perks such as social events, chill‑out spaces, remote working, flexi‑hours and professional development courses. Employees can grow their careers within a collegial, flat‑structured environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr