Information Developer
- Location:
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Hursley, Winchester (SO21) jobs
- Salary:
- £27,000
- Company:
- IBM
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 21/11/2009 18:03
- Job id:
- 45774833
- Contact:
- Please click on the Apply button below
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/mgf8
Information Developer
What the role involves
As an information developer it is your job to unleash the power of IBM’s products. You will be responsible for creating the documentation to explain to an end user how to use a software product. This can be in the form of an online information centre, web page, wizards or animated product tours. It will be up to you to help craft the most appropriate resource to help customers use the product. You will be given technical information from the development team about why they are making the product and how it will be developed, but it is your job to take this information and turn it into easy-to-use instructions for customers.You need to know the product and the customers well enough to know what is trying to be achieved.You must also be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously as you could find yourself working with a number of different product functions.
You will also have opportunities to get involved in all sorts of projects, like the design of the information architecture, the development of the tools that you use, or the technical processes that you use to produce your information. Technical writing, visual design, project management – are all aspects of the role of an information developer.
What we look for
You don’t need to have a Computer Science or IT-related degree to join our graduate scheme as an Information Developer, but you do need to be comfortable working in a technical environment and want to learn more about technology. You will need first class communication skills as you will need to be able to relate technical concepts to non technical people. You also need to be client focussed as everything you do has the ultimate aim of helping the end user, the client. You will need good teamwork skills, as you will need to communicate with other developers and testers to get your source information and review comments and technical approval. You need to have a logical thought process so you can structure information in a straight forward, easy to understand manner and be able to think creatively – to design the most appropriate way to convey information to the end user.
Where is the role based?
The majority of our Information Development roles are based at our Software Development Lab in Hursley near Winchester. Set in a beautiful countryside location, Hursley is IBM’s largest software development laboratory in Europe. Pushing the boundaries of technology in an increasingly demanding world is a way of life at IBM Hursley. It has a relaxed, creative atmosphere that some liken to a university campus. Dynamic and inventive, people working here submit scores of patent applications every year. With a worldwide reputation for innovative products and services, IBM Hursley plays a key role in helping our clients.
Fast Facts
- Degree subject: Any
- Degree grade: 2:1 minimum
- Skills required: communication, logical thinking, interest in IT
- Work experience: None
- Work permit status: Able to work in the UK permanently
What we offer
- Salary: £27,000
- Base location: Hursley, Hampshire
- Travel requirements: Limited travel
