Senior Programmer

Role & responsibilities

The Senior Programmer plays a critical role in designing and developing robust business applications to meet internal and client-facing needs. Operating within an Agile development environment, this role involves interpreting customer requirements, proposing scalable solutions, and guiding a team through the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in application and database development with strong problem-solving capabilities and a collaborative mindset. Experience with screen scraping technologies is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

% of Time

Duties

30%

Design and develop reports using Power BI, translating business needs into visual insights.

30%

Develop complex SQL modules for data manipulation, integration, and business logic implementation.

20%

Lead task planning and delegation within the team while providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality solutions.

10%

Build and maintain web and Windows applications using modern development tools and frameworks.

10%

Automate business processes using Python and implement screen scraping solutions for data extraction.

Business Impact and Scope:

• Autonomy: Expected to operate with minimal supervision; independently analyze requirements, assign tasks, and deliver reliable solutions.
• Span of Control: Works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and project teams; reports project updates to management.
• Problem Solving: Moderate to high complexity; requires analyzing business problems, architecting technical solutions, and leading implementation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and the ability to influence and guide others are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 4+ years in business application development.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and relational database design.
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python or C#.
• 2+ years of experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI.

Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Technical Skills:

Required:

• SQL Server / MySQL
• Power BI

Preferred:

• Python, C#, ASP.NET
• JavaScript, JQuery, VBA
• Screen scraping technologies
• Understanding of e-commerce platforms and functionality

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and translate business requirements into effective technical specifications.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL development, and ensuring high data quality and integrity.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.