Template Developer (Junior) at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The Template Developer will support group-wide projects and / or ongoing BAU with the creation, testing, and deployment of templates, for email, print, and SMS. The role requires technical understanding and execution of Business Specifications, working with the Business Analyst to ensure all business requirements are met, with zero defects.
• The correct / relevant template solutions (for print, email, SMS) must be used, and care taken to ensure absolute accuracy. The development and deployment of templates is at a Group level, and the importance of care in creating the correct communication type is vitally important.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Source Code:

• Develop, test, and maintain the source code for templates created, with high quality
• Perform accurate development estimation
• Consult with BA and System Architect on technical issues encountered.

Unit Test Code:

• Conduct unit testing, and fix any defects found. Review error logs and provide BA with updates on fixes found in testing.
• Consult and assist the BA in reviewing defects found in testing.
• During Test Standby duties, handle any defects as raised in the testing process.
• Release the source code with zero defects

Peer Review Report:

• Participate in the process of reviewing code for consistent application of standards, logic and effective use of libraries and reusable aspects of the application.
• Can help with quality assurance and provide comments
• Offer support and guidance to peers

Defects root cause analysis:

• Respond to incidents escalated by the Incidents team. Log issues in the appropriate issues tracking system. Conduct preliminary analysis on issues.
• Verify and validate build stability

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-starter who takes ownership, is accountable, and is able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Learning orientation
• Prioritization
• Planning and organizing
• Stress Management

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification

Minimum Required Experience:

• One-year experience in source code development

Advantageous Knowledge:

• Processes: SDLC, Unit Testing, Database structure design, Technical Change Control
• Technologies: FOP, Transform, XSL, XML, HTML

Technical Skills:

• Business Writing
• Software development within SDLC
• Data modelling