IS Applications Developer Job in Bradford, Yorkshire Uk

This is a permanent role, contracted hours: 37.5 per week, based at our office in Cape Street, Bradford with occasional travel to other locations.
Reporting to the IS Software Solutions Team Manager you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and support of a number of internally developed applications, among these are an Overtime system, a Property Locator system a Petty Cash system an Internal Phonebook system.
You will also provide assistance to Application Support Analysts who look after the Core systems which include Finance, Care, Housing, Property and MI.
Experienced application developers will engage with our business and operations colleagues to continuously improve our applications and processes that underpin the delivery of our services to the elderly.

Technical requirements
1. Technical knowledge of:
a. Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (C#)
b. Microsoft .Net framework v4.0+ (preferably including exposure to Silverlight)
c. Microsoft SQL Server 2005+ (preferably 2008)

2. Experience of software development best practice using formal methods (preferably DSDM / MSF).

3. Full understanding of object-oriented development.

4. Understanding of formal testing techniques

The following is a list of technical and professional responsibilities and requirements. An experienced application developer should demonstrate most of these requirements whilst training and development will be provided to less experienced developers:

1. Design and create new application and database solutions which promote business process improvement This will require a strong technical understanding of existing information systems to improve system integration.

2. Technical development and implementation of application and data systems.

3. Adherence to departmental application and information standards and policies.

4. Delivery of robust systems that are fit for purpose and match the business objectives and priorities.

5. Ensure that requests for changes or other ad-hoc requirements are dealt with within agreed times and to the customer's satisfaction.

6. Provide support for the applications developed by the in-house software team and assist in the support of the Core systems.

7. Show genuine enthusiasm for providing a high standard of customer service and an ability to promote a positive attitude within the team.

8. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.