POSITION DESCRIPTIONAUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008
Position Title: e-Business Programmer
Position Code:7770
Career Level:3

Responsible for
Developing, coding and maintaining e-Business applications software and systems.
 
Reports To
e-Business Project Manager.
 
Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities.
 
Main Activities
  • Working under the guidance of the e-Business Project Manager and within the technical structure developed by the e-Business Architect.
  • Programming front-end access of compiling database to present information required e.g.. HTML end result and dynamic content pages.
  • Writing scripts which integrate back-end database and front-end UI. This back-end database will often include legacy data sources and applications.
  • Programming for inward data input and interpretation. e.g. validation of credit card numbers, inventory checks.
  • Integrating web security, encrypting technologies and shopping cart solutions into the main application.
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    Key Skills
  • Knowledge of relevant programming language(s), typically under an OO methodology such as Java, C++, VB, and related middleware tools such as ORBix, CORBA and COM.
  • Expertise in database back-ends such as MS SQL, Oracle, Informix or DB2.
  • Specialist knowledge of a midrange network operating system such as UNIX, Windows NT or OS/400, as well as the relevant Internet system software (Cold Fusion, IIS etc).
  • Well developed programming skills in creating scalable programs which operate over a diverse networking environment.
  • Industry specific knowledge may be required e.g. Banking, Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution.
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    Internal Contacts
    Applications Development team for other systems, Database Administrators, Marketing and Product Development staff.
     
    External Contacts
    External Consultants, Second Level Helpdesk.
     
    Typical Experience
    Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering. Experience will vary, but typically requires 3 years as an Analyst Programmer and participation in at least one major-Business initiative. Familiarity with relevant technologies and strong programming skills are the key factors.
     
    Other Comments
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