ICT OFFICER GRADE II – APPLICATION PROGRAMMER – 3 POST
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for designing and developing software applications based technical solutions to solve business problems, which includes coding, software deployment, initial testing, and maintenance of software application systems. The primary objective is to help businesses be more efficient by developing technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the software requirements of projects, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. Full lifecycle software application development;
ii. Designing, coding and debugging software applications in various software languages, Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis;
iii. Software modelling and simulation;
iv. Front end graphical user interface design/programming;
v. Software testing and quality assurance;
vi. Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation;
vii. Support, maintain and document software functionality;
viii. Integrate software with existing systems;
ix. Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation;
x. Maintain standards compliance;
xi. Working closely with analysts, designers and staff;
xii. Producing detailed technical specifications and writing the programming codes;
xiii. Production Support system maintenance;
xiv. Independent handling of work products and managing his/her deliverables; and
xv. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time by your superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree either in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
i. Working knowledge of various software languages [Java (mandatory), C/C++, .NET, Python] will be added advantage
ii. Practical skills on Object Oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD)
iii. Advanced knowledge in RESTful and SOAP APIs, Queue Management, SMS Gateway, SMPP Knowledge, Data Visualization, Database Optimization, and Smartphone App Development using iOS, Android, Phone gap, etc. will be added advantage
iv. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION: Salary Scale TGS
ICT OFFICER GRADE II – APPLICATION PROGRAMMER – 3 POST
Employer: Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
Date Published: 2018-05-11
Application Deadline: 2018-05-25
ICT OFFICER GRADE II – BUSINESS ANALYST – 1 POST
Employer: Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
Date Published: 2018-05-11
Application Deadline: 2018-05-25
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for requirements gathering and designing applications based technical solutions to solve business problems, which includes defining, analyzing and documenting software and system requirements. The primary objective is to help Ministry of Lands implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of software projects, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. Act as a bridge between business group with need or problem and the Technology teams offering a solution to a problem or need;
ii. Drives and participates in design, development and implementation of enterprise wide applications;
iii. Work closely with developers and testers to ensure requirements and functional designs are translated accurately into working technical designs;
iv. Manage projects including responsibility for a project and project budget;
v. Actively involving in development of new systems, business processes improvement, strategy planning or potentially organizational change; and
vi. Actively involving in product testing and evaluation as providing quality assurance and control and communicating the deliverables state to the users.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of Bachelor degree either in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related discipline from a recognized institution.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
i. Technical knowledge in determining end to end design requirements for projects involving line of business, software/hardware developers and vendors;
ii. Strong skills in project planning, controlling and delivery management;
iii. Capable of performing reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes, feasibility studies, business cases and recommendations related to proposed solution for Government ICT projects/requests;
iv. Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance for developed ICT products/services;
v. Understanding of systems engineering concepts & modelling techniques and methods; and
vi. Possession of an ICT related certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM etc.) and/or certification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION: Salary Scale TGS
