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Position: Development Consultant

Division: Commercial

Location: Hungerford

Reference Number: 3162 / 3163


Information about the job:


• To prepare business requirements specifications for approval by the head of department on aspects of new development in appropriate areas of expertise
• To evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of proposed changes to current systems in appropriate areas of expertise
• To prepare software testing procedures required to ensure that any allocated program or system testing is properly performed and that the results can be clearly assessed and passed back to those responsible for the correction of any errors found
• To test programs or systems as and when required, and report errors and faults back to those responsible for correction. Follow through by re-testing corrections to ensure good quality control
• To advise colleagues, when appropriate, in the remedial action needed to resolve system errors and deficiencies, documenting any changes recommended
• To document areas of detail as and when required for the preparation of relevant procedural manuals
• To train colleagues in the operation of developed software, as and when required, to ensure a smooth hand over of projects to the support and consultancy functions
• To assist in the installation of newly developed software on clients systems
• To assist the support function on current or previously developed software, as and when required, by taking support calls from clients when appropriate
• To resolve, or assist in the resolution, of problems arising from the live operation of current or previously developed software
• To attend project meetings when required, internally or with clients, to gain knowledge or impart advice on current development projects and to document details when appropriate
• To give presentations of newly developed software to clients as and when required
• To cover for colleagues, as and when required, in all areas where knowledge overlaps

 

Information about the person:


• Must have knowledge, ordinarily acquired from a Bachelors degree, in a relevant subject plus several years experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one area of expertise such as Trading or Financial systems, and a professional qualification would be preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of individuals and able to maintain effective work relationships
• Demonstrable ability to organise and present complex specifications and ideas clearly and accurately, and expertise in identifying, defining and resolving system problems.
• Familiarity with micro/minicomputer concepts and systems (UNIX, windows 9X, windows NT/2000 and applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft project ETC)
• Detailed knowledge of a wide variety of Kerridge systems, environment tools and procedures
• Able to work under pressure with limited time, direction and guidance to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

 

 

Please apply with a CV either to ds_kerridge_careers@adp.com or in writing to:

Human Resources Department,
ADP Dealer Services UK Ltd
Herongate, Charnham Park, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 OYU

All agency enquiries to ds_kerridge_careers@adp.com

 

 

 

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