What Is a Datacap Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

A Datacap developer builds IBM Datacap applications for content and workflow solutions. Responsibilities include designing, testing, implementing, and supporting applications created for a business or their clients. They develop applications using languages such as .Net, C#, and JavaScript and to configure client forms using optical character recognition (OCR) or intelligent character recognition (ICR). A Datacap developer works closely with users and business analysts to determine the requirements and understand any concerns with infrastructure and operations management to create effective customizations. Other duties include ensuring high-quality work while supporting document capture and developing custom reports as needed.

Qualifications needed to become a Datacap developer include a bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field. Some employers prefer applicants with experience in enterprise application development, consulting, or Agile and Scrum software. Debugging and problem-solving skills are important in this job. A Datacap developer builds IBM Datacap applications for content and workflow solutions. Their duties are to develop applications using languages such as .Net, C#, and JavaScript and to configure client forms using optical character recognition (OCR) or intelligent character recognition (ICR). There are professional certifications available.