Responsibilities
Design and build advanced web based software applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Work with outside data sources and API’s
Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
Have ability to develop cloud software
Have web development skills
Contribute to technical design and progress meetings
Write test versions of program code
Test installation, security and compatibility issues
Keep accurate records of the development process, changes and results
Review test results and fix technical problems (known as bugs)
Install a full version of the software and carry out quality checks before going ‘live’
Maintain and support systems once they are up and running.
Education and experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Software development/Software
Engineering
Practical experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL
Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS
Experience with DHTMLX/Paradox/C++ is an added advantage
SQL, Java, C++, XML, Ruby, Python and PHP
Oracle, UML (Unified Modelling Language) and Linux
NET frameworks (such as C# (c-sharp), ASP and VB).
Other Requirements
a good knowledge of software and programming languages
the ability to learn quickly
the ability to interpret and follow technical plans
a creative approach to problem-solving
an understanding of development processes like ‘Agile’
excellent communication skills
the ability to work with people at all levels, including non-technical staff
good project management skills
the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
good teamwork skills
self-motivation
an understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less than 45min
Salary: The candidate will be given an allowance of Kshs. 10,000.00
