What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer position at R+L Global?
Application Developer is responsible for analyzing business requirements and problems and driving research to design quality technical solutions. This individual, working with other developers and the SEO and UX teams, will be involved in portions of the full systems life cycle (based on experience/skills) and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications. Application Developers handle complex problems independently and demonstrate analytical thinking. They are able to make judgements and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.
Application Developer responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design, develop and implement small to medium-sized applications supporting business needs.
- Build initial prototypes to facilitate business feedback on potential user functionality contributing to build vs. buy decisions.
- Design, develop and implement middleware application software to integrate between existing COTS applications.
- Utilize McLeod’s Flowlogix facility to enhance functionality in RLG’s McLeod implementation.
- Work with other developers to design, develop and implement new features, enhancements, and content on existing and new Wordpress websites.
- Evaluate and understand requirements for new initiatives, document and carry the development life cycle from development into production.
- Maintain and customize existing Wordpress Plugins along with regular updates to website frameworks and databases. Make recommendations towards the development of new code or the reuse of existing code.
- Generate documentation for multiple programming functions such as design documents, mapping documents, process maps, and training documents.
- Conduct root cause analysis for issues as required. Provide technical advice and assist in solving programming problems.
- Work closely with project management to ensure successful, on-time delivery.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors Preferred
- 3 years of Application Development experience
- Experience working with one or more web programming languages and development frameworks and builders such as Oxygen, Bricks, Metabox or other Custom Post Types creator and custom fields and taxonomies, a plus
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Experience leveraging Zapier or other app integration tool with Wordpress
- In-depth experience working with API for systems integrations
- RPA implementation experience preferred
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with people in all levels of the organization
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Knowledge of Javascript and Javascript libraries such as React, Node and jQuery, a plus
- Proficient in McLeod’s Flowlogix platform
- Ability to work independently, with little oversight and complete tasks quickly
- A desire to learn new concepts and develop solutions rapidly
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service
