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Position:
Programmer
Date Prepared:
April 2012
About
Custom Software Limited
Custom Software Ltd is a Wellington-based Company established in
1996, and provides Mapping and Property Information Solutions throughout New Zealand.
Our goal is to be the most
comprehensive and trusted source of property data, with a focus on making
it as easy as possible to obtain the required information when dealing
with property. QuickMap is our
core product and is used extensively by Surveyors, Valuers, Real Estate,
Property Investors and Property Professionals.
With over 20,000 PC's
registered
with QuickMap each year, we are one of the largest providers of Land
Title, Owner, Aerial Photography, Survey, Building and Sales information
in New Zealand. We pride ourselves on being easy to contact for support and
ensure that any issues are resolved within the quickest time frame
possible.
Custom
Software is constantly looking for new ways to use technology to make
access to Maps and Property Information easy, and is committed to ongoing
software development to achieve this goal.
Job
Summary
This position is primarily a
programmer role working on projects to deliver mapping and property
information.
As
well as working on new development projects, this role requires support of
existing systems. which includes QuickMap.
The
successful applicant must have strong skills in Visual Studio.NET and SQL,
and preferably also HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The successful applicant must be a New Zealand resident with
excellent oral and written communication skills.
This position requires a
self-starter with the desire and ability to take the lead on a task and
possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Scope
This
position:
- Reports
to the Managing Director
- Is
a second-tier position within the organization
Location
- Unit
12,
16 Centennial Highway
, Ngauranga,
Wellington
Job
Purpose
- Projects
- Undertake development projects associated with the delivery of
Property Information as requested by the General
Manager (GM).
Success
Criteria:
- You
"Take the lead" on the project.
- Requirements
are fully met.
- Code
is modular, well structured, and easy to maintain.
- System
has been thoroughly tested before release.
- System
is well documented and thoroughly understood by support staff.
Expected
time required for this function:
50%
- Data
- Acquire and prepare property information for delivery. Source
property information from Government Agencies such as LINZ, Local Authorities, online systems, and translate into a format
suitable for delivery. Translation involves database design, use of
Geographical Information System (GIS) software and some programming. Delivery will be in QuickMap
format, online, or in bulk using standard GIS format raster and vector
files.
Success
Criteria:
- Requirements
are fully met.
- Data
has highest possible accuracy and reliability.
- Data
kept up-to-date to agreed timelines.
- All
processes and procedures fully documented.
Expected
time required for this function:
20%
- Support
– Provide second level QuickMap support. I.e. trouble shoot QuickMap
problems that cannot be answered by support staff. Also provide first
level QuickMap support if support staff are not available due to being
on leave or high work loads.
Success
Criteria:
- 100%
of QuickMap problems are resolved to
the satisfaction of the client.
- 100%
of questions on how to use QuickMap are answered to the satisfaction
of the client.
- 100%
of calls accurately logged in Custom Software’s Client Management
System (CMS)
Expected
time required for this function:
15%
- Other
– Perform other tasks as requested by the GM. These tasks may be
ongoing or projects related, and include but are not limited to
- Assist
in maintenance and administration of Custom Software's Computers,
Networks and Printers.
- Maintain
personal awareness of trends that may affect the operations of
the company
- Implement
all approved plans, policies and programmes.
Expected
time required for this function:
15%
Technical
Skills
- Strong
Visual Basic .NET programming skills.
- Strong
RDBMS skills which include Modelling and SQL.
- Strong
HTML, XML, CSS and Javascript.
- Knowledge
of Ajax, C#, PhP and Perl
- Knowledge
of GIS.
- Excellent
verbal / written communication skills.
- Good
writing skills - for documentation, training purposes.
- Good
analytical / problem solving skills
- Good
IT technical skills
People
Skills
- The
ability to interact effectively with any person
- The
ability to have an excellent rapport with co-workers
- Someone
who is not scared to "break" the equipment - it's okay to
make mistakes.
- Positive
outlook on life, work, other people - don't bring your baggage here.
- Creative
Regardless of education and experience, you must be committed to
ongoing learning.
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