Market leading company in Cardiff are seeking a Software Developer to become part of their IT department. If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you. Competitive salary plus package The role of Software Developer is to write, modify, debug, test and document software applications which may consist of stand-alone, interfaces and any that access servers or services. The holder of the role will use source debuggers, visual development environments, source control and other software required to deliver all aspects of their responsibilities. Good knowledge of SQL databases and reporting tools essential Responsibilities Analysing business/user requirements based on criteria supplied by colleagues. Providing work estimates based on analysed user requirements. Creating technical specifications based on analysed user requirements. Researching, designing and writing new software based on technical specifications using Peacocks' chosen development languages. Constructing test plans in accordance with the I.T. testing strategy. Performing unit and system testing of new software based on written test plans. Training the users and the training department in the use of the developed software. Writing operational documentation. Maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects. Documenting system problems and resolutions for future reference. Maintaining confidentiality with regards to processed information stored or accessed. Working closely with colleagues of the I.T. department. Continually updating technical knowledge/skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and other material. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your management team. Skills Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, and .net Strong knowledge of database management systems including SQL and MySQL. Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently. Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. ADZN1_UKTJ