RAD Developer

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Job Description The RAD Developer will work closely with the business users across all the business domains of FronOffice, MiddleOffice and BackOffice to develop applications and tools within a customerfocussed global environment. A high degree of expertise is required with technologies such as ASP .NET with Jquery, AJAX, C# .NET, SQL Server and MS Excel/Access besides the domain business knowledge. The RAD Developer will operate effectively at a regional level (and sometimes at a global level), building relationships with other members of the local (and global) RAD team, GOI team and Architecture teams, and will ensure that the business needs are met in the fast faced trading environment. Key Accountabilities Work closely with the business teams to deliver robust technical solutionsMake recommendations to solve business problems measured by feedback from key business users to the RAD Manager.Collaborate with team members to design successful project solutions. Measured by feedback from the team to RAD Manager on a monthly basis.Work with other developers, Business Analysts and testers as part of the wider team within Oil Americas and Finance Information Technology and Services.Contribute to the overall implementation of tactical/RAD projects as part of the development team.Undertake analysis of systems, business processes, data and interfaces.Supplement the existing RAD support team to provide application/system support to the regional applicationsAssist with establishing an effective environment for rapid application development in the trading arenaEnsure that all projects are brought to RAD Manager's attention for review and prioritizationEscalate and alert RAD Manager of any major incidents encountered within 24 hours of incident.Ensure that application rollouts are coordinated and there is effective collaboration with architecture, GOI and other support teams.Record and track all development and support work in the appropriate systemsProvide status reports to RAD Manager on a weekly basis highlighted progress for individual and team Essential Criteria & Qualifications Essential Technical Extensive experience in development and support of web based solutions with business knowledge in Finance and Structured Products or Oil and other aspects of the Energy industry.Able to function in a fast paced, high pressure environment where satisfying requirements on time is paramountDeep expertise with a range of technologies such as ASP .NET 3.5/4.0 with JQuery/JSON, C# .NET, SQL server, AJAX, MVC2, HTML5, VBA, MS Excel, MS AccessProficiency with web based development and servicebased developmentFamiliarity with Object Oriented analysis and designFamiliarity with agile development methodologiesExperience gathering and documenting system requirementsExcellent multitasking, problem solving & analytical skillsStrong written & verbal communication skillsMotivated, proactive & independent. Also works effectively within teamsExperience of building/guiding complex technical solutions from inception to deliveryAware of new technologies to best fit business requirements and the ability to learn those technologies quicklyBachelor's degree or above in computer science and engineering or equivalent Preferred Experience of systems that facilitate Problem, Change and Release ManagementKnowledge of architectural standards i.e. TOGAF, Zachmann or ATAMSCRUM Developer or above certificationKnowledge of Silverlight 3.0 or aboveKnowledge of project management methodologies Additional RequirementsSenior .NET 3.5/4.0 developer with expertise in technologies such as ASP .NET with JQuery, C# .NET, SQL Server. Preferably, full lifecycle experience with agile methodologies such as SCRUM and excellent business interfacing skills.