Software Developer in Aberdeen

Who is GDi?

We are an Aberdeen-based, leading provider of engineering and digital asset management solutions. By delivering ultra-efficient technology and safety-driven solutions, GDi helps our clients safely and efficiently manage their assets.

GDi are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Software Developer to join our team. The role of the developer is to support the delivery of software applications and provide input for current and future software development opportunities within the sector.

Key Activities and Accountabilities:

• Competent at building and maintaining a variety of client software solutions, including software solutions used throughout the business covering multiple departments and functions, following core principles, practices, architectural and security standards.
• Competent at managing bug identification and fixing, within timescales.
• Execute and report on code reviews.
• Competent at creating and managing technical specifications.
• Provide technical input into user requirements.
• Provide technical input into functional specifications.
• Present ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals.
• Skilled at creating, managing, and delivering testing plans to enable acceptance of developed solutions against specifications.
• Provide technical support/trouble shooting to clients and wider GDi workforce where required within timescales, and as may be agreed in customer contracts.
• Able to prepare software scope estimates for both man-hours and other requirements where necessary.

Essential Skills & Abilities & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of software development life cycle.
• Detailed understanding of full life cycle analysis and documentation, including Terms of Reference, Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, Testing and Implementation Plans.
• Detailed Understanding of commercial aspects to software development.
• Understanding of design methodologies and principals.
• Ability to use two or more development languages.
• Detailed understanding of Secure coding practice in line with industry best practice such as OWASP.
• Efficiently utilises Continuous Delivery and DevOps tools and practices to build and deploy software.
• Foster positive and effective working relationships with Clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficient in various applicable design software systems and Microsoft packages.