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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Computer applications developer
Description of the job profile
Application development involves the design, process, life cycle and creation of the software aimed at helping users complete a computer task or program. This is made by translating software requirements into workable programming code. Most will specialize in a specific development field - such as mobile phone applications, accounting software, office suites or graphics software - and will have in-depth knowledge of at least one computer language.
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
Spain
Qualifications required
Higher education of at least 2 years or university degree:
- IT Engineering
- Computing Management Engineering
- Engineering in Computer Systems
- VT Degree in Computer Applications Development
Total number of training hours
2000 to 6000
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Engineering Advanced level of Electrical Engineering Level 6
Graphics and design Knowledge of graphic design applied to technical devices Level 5
Computer Skills Knowledge of Internet security and cryptography Level 7
Languages Advanced level of technical English Level 6
Programming Knowledge of computer programming, interfacing with electronics and technical writing Level 8
Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics for programming, and also algorithms for searching, sorting, graphs and dynamic programming. Interpreting statistics. Level 5
Using of technical tools Knowledge of software architecture Level 7
Skills
Skill Description Level
Analytical thinking Analytical skills to recognize customers´ needs and create new applications that answer those needs Level 7
Communication skills Communicating their ideas to teammates, management and/or investors. Level 6
Creative thinking New approaches to develop new applications Level 6
Customer care Attention to customers´ needs Level 6
Problem solving skills Ability to find solutions each time a problem arises Level 6
Management of goods and procedures Attention to detail Level 5
Competences
Competence Description Level
Adaptability Flexibility and adaptability to work in different environments and for different targets Level 6
Analytical thinking Making clear, logical plans and coherent programmes. Analyses several possible causes for any given situation Level 6
Communication competences Communication competences Level 5
Creative thinking Creativity to develop applications, and meet and foreseen target users needs Level 8
Customer care Discovering and meeting end users tastes and needs Level 7
Self-development Self-development and training to know last trends in the market Level 8
Personal Attitude
Always updated about the newest technologies and willing to re-invent themselves.

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