Software Application Developer

Qualifications and Experience for the Position
University Degree in Computer Science, or A related field
Master’s Degree and/ or relevant professional qualifications are an added advantage
Proven and Demonstrable track record of development of applications and solutions
Knowledge and experience of programming language such as Ruby on Rails, PHP, Perl, Python and/Java or C# or any other .Net Technology, API Development
Strong passion for coding, and technical aptitude, including the ability to understand detailed technical information
Ability to use programming tools to design and manage databases
Working knowledge of desktop applications/Web-based Applications
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Experience working in a team environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Position
The successful candidate will develop software solutions for the University business processes
Will be required to develop solutions with innovation, speed and agility.
Develop Applications and Solutions
Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
Prepare and install solutions by analyzing and designing system specifications, standards, and pro-gramming
Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
Preparation of training manuals for users
Maintaining the systems once they are up and running
Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and proce-dures
Obtain and license software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending pur-chases; testing and approving products
Protect operations and business continuity by keeping information confidential
Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or passport, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents