Information Developer

Job description

Information Developer

Recognised as the Global Leader in its field, i2's software solutions are used by more than 200 law enforcement, national security, military and major commercial organisations in 130 countries across the world.
The Product Engineering department is responsible for developing software products.
The main functions of the department in this respect are: -

·  Functional definition
·  Implementation and testing
·  Documentation
·  Providing means of product deployment (installation)
·  Providing means of product localisation

Main duties and responsibilities

The Information Developer will write technical documentation as a member of agile software development teams. We expect team members to contribute to all parts of the software development process, and to take responsibility for the delivery of high-quality software.

IBM Cambridge builds state-of-the-art solutions for a quickly evolving market. Our Information Developers must learn new skills while they apply best practices to the creation of user assistance, administrative guides, and software development kits. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a team of talented individuals striving to deliver the right solutions on challenging timescales.
This is a Cambridge based role.

Skills required to perform the role you must be able to:

·  Liaise effectively with developers, testers, product managers, and other writers.
·  Cooperate and work effectively with subject matter experts to gather information.
·  Challenge decisions and put your point of view eloquently
·  Act as an advocate for the user by making suggestions to improve software.
·  Test and review the usability of products as software evolves
·  Review and propose improvements to both UI strings and public APIs
·  Understand new concepts in software and programming languages quickly.
·  Extrapolate documentation requirements from specifications and emerging software.
·  Create software documentation aimed at audiences from end users to developers.
·  Demonstrate a practical knowledge and understanding of writing clear and concise prose.

Skills useful in performing the role

·  Experience of working as part of an agile development team.
·  Knowledge of Java-Based programming technologies Our salary range is very competitive and reflects our position as market leaders in the industry.
Auto req ID

148236BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Information Developer
State / Province

CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Security
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

CAMBRIDGE
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Liaise effectively with developers, testers, product managers, and other writers.
·  Cooperate and work effectively with subject matter experts to gather information.
·  Challenge decisions and put your point of view eloquently
·  Act as an advocate for the user by making suggestions to improve software.
·  Test and review the usability of products as software evolves
·  Review and propose improvements to both UI strings and public APIs
·  Understand new concepts in software and programming languages quickly.
·  Extrapolate documentation requirements from specifications and emerging software.
·  Create software documentation aimed at audiences from end users to developers.
·  Demonstrate a practical knowledge and understanding of writing clear and concise prose.
Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience of working as part of an agile development team.
·  Knowledge of Java-Based programming technologies
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to work in the UK and EU
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

No