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-The title '''Software and Systems Developer''' is reserved for persons working in the IT Department or who are involved in programming in one of the companies associated with the organization and/or in Ekkotek Ltd. which is the Technology Transfer of the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]].
+The title '''Software and Systems Developer''' is reserved for persons working in the IT Department or who are involved in programming in one of the companies associated with the organization and/or in [[Ekkotek Ltd.]], which serves as the [[Technology Transfer]] for both the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] and [[NETS]]. The responsibilities might focus more on the '''systems''' or the '''development''' angle depending on whether the individual is involved more in working with 'off the shelf' software, modifying it and integrating it into the existing network or more with developing new systems according to new specifications.
+===Elements in the job description related to systems===
-work with 'off the shelf' software, modifying it and integrating it into the existing network. The skill in this is creating the code to link the systems together.
+* Reviewing current systems
+* Analyzing the needs of the organization and designing systems to meet those needs
+* Recommend and implement software upgrades to existing systems
+* Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals
+* Working closely with staff to ensure that all are knowledgeable and take advantage of all organizational technical capabilities
+* Preparation of training manuals for users
+* Maintaining all systems once they are up and running
-You'll also be responsible for:
+===Elements in the job description related to development===
+Concerned with all facets of the software development process. Software Developers, "make" software for the world to use. Their work includes researching, designing, implementing, and testing software.
-Reviewing current systems
+* Producing detailed specifications
-Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals
+* Requirements analysis
-Working closely with analysts, designers and staff
+* Designing of program screens or prototypes to confirm requirements
-Producing detailed specifications and writing the programme codes
+* Development and refinement of throw-away simulations or prototypes to confirm requirements
+* Designing step-by-step flowcharts that show how program code must be written
+* Software developers document all of their tasks to ensure that subsequent users can diagnose and fix any problems that might arise in a system, as well perform any maintenance.
+ writing the programme codes
 Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
-Preparation of training manuals for users
+  in order for it to work properly.
-Maintaining the systems once they are up and running
+Software design
+Actual core implementation (programming which is often the most important portion of software development)
+Other required implementations (e.g. installation, configuration, customization, integration, data migration)
+Participation in software product definition, including business case or gap analysis
+Feasibility and cost–benefit analysis, including the choice of application architecture and framework, leading to the budget and schedule for the project
+Authoring of documentation needed by users and implementation partners etc.
+Testing, including defining/supporting acceptance testing and gathering feedback from pre-release testers
+Participation in software release and post-release activities, including support for product launch evangelism (e.g. developing demonstrations and/or samples) and competitive analysis for subsequent product build/release cycles
+Maintenance
+====Key skills required====
+* Expertise in latest computer hardware and software
+* Ability to use one or more of the development language used by the organization(s)  (Objective-C, Swift, Java, Javascript, Lingo, C#, C++, PHP, HTML5, etc.)
+* Strong communication skills
+* Ability to work in a team
+* Eye for detail and identifying problems
+* An appreciation and understanding of the core interests of our organization: (1) harnessing collective wisdom with the aim of designing better worlds; (2) designing revolutionary educational systems
+* Analytical abilities
+===Hours and environment===
+In most cases Software and Systems Developers appear at work at regular hours. However, they have the right to work from home upon arrangement with their supervisors. They are expected to be able to work under stress and meet deadlines, which in many cases might mean tha they are required to working longer and later hours or weekends.
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