Opening for Developer Analyst (java) @ Hewitt

Job Summary:
The Developer Analyst role is responsible for creation and implementation of the technical detailed design (Low-Level Design) of a system for smaller projects or specific pieces (modules) of a larger project. Typically, the Developer Analyst role creates the technical detailed design for a single platform with a focus on a single service.

The responsibilities of this role include are split between code development and debugging and analysis and design of solutions. of high-priority and complex systems/pieces within a project. In addition, the Developer Analyst role is responsible for providing status updates for work and reviewing the work of Software Engineers.

Key Responsibility Areas:
Requirements Elicitation, Understanding, Analysis, & Management
Understand the project's Vision and requirements, and contribute to the creation of the supplemental requirements, building the low-level technical specifications for a particular platform and/or service solution.

Project Planning, Tracking, & Reporting
Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, create (build), and test the code for assigned module(s).
Provide inputs in creating the detailed schedule for the project.
Support the team in project planning activities, in evaluating risks, and shuffle priorities based on unresolved issues.
During development and testing, ensure that assigned parts of the project/modules are on track with respect to schedules and quality.
Note scope changes within the assigned modules and work with the team to shuffle priorities accordingly.
Communicate regularly with the team about development changes, scheduling, and status.
Participate in project review meetings.
Tracking and reporting progress for assigned modules.

Design:
Create a detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) with possible alternate solutions.
Ensure that LLD design meets business requirements.
Submit the LLD design for review.
Fix the detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) for the comments received from team.

Development & Support:
Build the code of high-priority and complex systems according to the functional specifications, detailed design, maintainability, and coding and efficiency standards.
Use code management processes and tools to avoid versioning problems.
Ensure that the code does not affect the functioning of any external or internal systems.
Perform peer reviews of code to ensure it meets coding and efficiency standards.
Act as the primary reviewer to review the application code created by software engineers to ensure compliance to defined standards. Recommend changes to the code as required.

Testing & Debugging:
Attend the Test Design walkthroughs to help verify that the plans and conditions will test all functions and features effectively.
Perform impact analysis for issues assigned to self and software engineers..
Actively assist with project- and code-level problem solving, such as suggesting paths to explore when testing engineers or software engineers encounter a debugging problem, and escalate urgent issues.

Documentation:
Review technical documentation for the code for accuracy, completeness, and usability.
Document and maintain the reviews conducted and the unit test results.Process Management
Adhere to the project process.
Participate in root cause analysis.

Coaching:
Act as a technical subject matter expert for the internal team on areas such as system functionality and approach including solving systems operations issues, performance initiatives. Leverage existing knowledge and expertise in multiple ways.
Build team skills using formal and/or informal training sessions.
Create and maintain knowledge repositories for lessons learnt and developments in the respective domains.
colleagues Formal Education & Certification:
BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (IT/ComputerScience)

Knowledge & Experience:
5 + years of industry experience within the specific domain/service area
5 + years of experience in Java,J2EE,and SQL
Good Communication skills
Prior Knowledge in HR domain is a plus
Knowledge in Unix is a plus
Work Conditions:
Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
Some travel may be required for the purpose of onsite/offsite software and system development management.

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work expected of the incumbents. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities or competencies required of an incumbent. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.