Delphi Developer - Remote, United States - Gateway Ticketing Systems

Description

Have you ever been to a zoo, museum, or amusement park and gotten a ticket scanned before entering through a turnstile? If so, you have probably used a Gateway Ticketing System software product. For 30+ years we've been providing innovative software solutions to some pretty cool industries including amusement parks, museums, attractions, and zoos and aquariums. We work with globally recognized destinations as well as lesser-known but locally loved attractions on six continents. Be a part of a solution that helps people all over the world to have fun.

We are looking for a developer who can become a key contributor within our Product Development Team The Developer is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of new software, bug fixes, and software changes.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related degree.
• 2-4 years of Delphi, C# or other object-oriented development and/or consistent demonstration of work and thought processes expected for this work experience level.
• Knowledge of database programming and scripting.

Core Competencies:

• Good analytical and logic skills.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to switch between tasks.
• Working additional hours beyond regularly scheduled hours as requested by management.
• Understanding of the necessity to meet stringent deadlines.
• Experience with Delphi, C# & MS SQL Server.
• Ability to travel as needed to support the product onsite.
• Ability to write quick estimates, detailed estimates, software enhancement orders (descriptions of software enhancements), detailed specifications, and other product documentation.
• Knowledge and/or experience in hardware programming, testing, and use.
• General experience or knowledge in the transportation, amusement and/or museum industries.

Essential Duties

• Working from code specifications or instruction from manager, debugging code, support at unit, and application levels.
• Supporting and maintaining current applications.
• Working productively in a team environment, to help meet group goals in an efficient, cooperative process, with supervision.
• Writing simple technical descriptions (release notes) of the features worked on.
• Documenting assignment work, including time spent and relevant progress (in GTSWin).
• Following programming best practices based on the Programmers' Reference Manual provided by Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc.
• Integrating code changes in assigned software versions.
• Identifying potential problems in the existing code.
• Assisting in developing standards, policies, and procedures for the Software Development department.
• Assisting technical writers and trainers with documentation and training.
• Assisting Quality Assurance staff to provide quality software by following instructions given by manager as well testing changes made before turning over to QA.
• Assisting Quality Assurance staff with test script creation.
• Interacting with Customer Service to help provide the utmost in customer satisfaction.
• Presenting code and changes for review and discussion.
• Creating, running and enhancing unit tests.
• Database maintenance, documentation (currently DB Dictionary), and programming as required.
• Participating in the design process.
• Performing on-call duties as required.
• Assisting in writing Functional Specifications.
• Assisting in writing Technical Specifications.
• Providing onsite customer support.
• Providing after-hour development support when scheduled.
• Creating, running and enhancing automation projects for the team
• Assisting third-party vendors or our partners who are developing interfaces to our system.
• Performing code reviews.
• Verifying DB change request and maintain the DB structures and keeping Database Dictionary document current.

General Duties:

• Complete all tasks and handle all situations in accordance with Gateway's Core Values.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, or participating in professional organizations.
• Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner, including voicemail and email.
• Always promote and uphold the values, mission and vision of the company.
• Read, understand and comply with the Employee Handbook
• Promote and adhere to all defined policies, processes and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as required by management

Physical Demands:

• Ability to hear, see and speak adequately (with or without accommodations) to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to perform repetitive movement actions including walking, standing and sitting for long periods of time to adequately perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to work in inside environmental conditions

Diversity and EEO statement:

As an organization, we strive to maintain an environment and culture where all voices and perspectives are valued, where all team members are seen and heard, where opportunities are available to all who seek them, and where all employees feel they are able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity, equity and inclusion are an organizational priority, and we are committed to further building and strengthening these programs each year.

Gateway Ticketing Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, family or marital status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

No agencies, please.

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